Question

A nurse is reviewing the lab results of a ct who has a pressure injury. Which of the following findings should indicate to the nurse that the ct is at risk for impaired wound healing?

a) Elevated white blood cell count
b) Increased albumin levels
c) Low hemoglobin levels
d) Normal platelet count

Answer 1

An elevated white blood cell count, low hemoglobin levels, and a normal platelet count are findings that indicate a risk for impaired wound healing in a patient with a pressure injury.

Step-by-step explanation:

The nurse should be alerted to the risk of impaired wound healing in the patient if they have a) Elevated white blood cell count, c) Low hemoglobin levels, or d) Normal platelet count.

Elevated white blood cell count (also known as neutrophilia) suggests the presence of infection, which is a risk factor for impaired wound healing. Low hemoglobin levels indicate anemia, which can lead to poor oxygenation of tissues and hinder wound healing. Normal platelet count means that the patient is not at an increased risk of bleeding, which is essential for proper wound healing.