The nurse is reviewing preoperative lab work for a 50 year o…
The nurse is reviewing preoperative lab work for a 50 year old male scheduled for elective surgery. Which of these findings indicates infection and alerts the nurse to call the healthcare provider? Lab reference ranges: Hemaglobin (HGB) Female 12-16g/dL Male 14-18 g/dL Hematocrit (HCT) Female 37-47% Male 42-52% White Blood Cells (WBCs) 5,000-10,000 mm3 Red Blood Cells (RBCs) Female 4.2-5.4 million/mm3 Male 4.7-6.1 million/mm3