ATI Maternal Newborn Assessment Proctored Exam
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A nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of a newborn who is 32 hours old and has a cephalohematoma. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect as a result of this condition?
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A. WBC count 35,000/mm³: Incorrect. While a slightly elevated WBC count can be observed in response to stress or minor trauma, such as a cephalohematoma, the value provided (35,000/mm³) is elevated but not specific to cephalohematoma. B. Glucose 35 mg/dL: Incorrect. Hypoglycemia (glucose <40 mg/dL) is not directly related to cephalohematoma. The condition primarily affects bilirubin levels, not glucose. C. Bilirubin 14.0 mg/dL: Correct. Cephalohematoma can lead to increased bilirubin levels as the accumulated blood breaks down, causing jaundice. This finding is consistent with the expected increase in bilirubin due to the condition. D. Platelet count 350,000/mm³: Incorrect. A normal platelet count does not directly correlate with cephalohematoma. The platelet count given is within the normal range and is not indicative of the condition.
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