The outpatient surgery nurse reviews the complete blood cell…

The outpatient surgery nurse reviews the complete blood cell (CBC) count results for a client who is scheduled for surgery. The results are WBC: 9000/uL, Hgb: 15 g/dL; Hct: 45%; platelets 150 103/µL. Which of the following would be the most appropriate action by the nurse? 

The nurse is caring for a client admitted to the medical uni…

The nurse is caring for a client admitted to the medical unit 72 hours ago with a small bowel obstruction. A nasogastric tube has been set to low intermittent suction since admission. Upon review of the morning’s blood work, the nurse notes that the client’s potassium is 3.1 mEq/L. The nurse should assess for signs and symptoms of what imbalance?