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If the patient's white blood cell (WBC) count is 25,000/mm on her second postpartum day, the nurse should:
 
  a. Tell the physician immediately.
  b. Have the laboratory draw blood for reanalysis.
  c. Recognize that this is an acceptable range at this point postpartum.
  d. Begin antibiotic therapy immediately.
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ANS: C
During the first 10 to 12 days after childbirth, values between 20,000 and 25,000/mm are common. Because this is a normal finding there is no reason to alert the physician. There is no need for reassessment or antibiotics because it is expected for the WBCs to be elevated.
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