Question

The community health nurse has been following the care for an adolescent with a history of morbid obesity, asthma, hypertension and is 22 weeks in to a pregnancy. Which of these lab reports sent to the clinic need to be called to the teens health care provider

within the next hour?
A) Hemoblobin 11 g/L and calcium 6 mg/dl
B) Magnesium 0.8 mEq/L and creatinine 3 mg/dl
C) Blood urea nitrogen 28 and glucose 225 mg/dl
D) Hematocrit 33% and platelets 200,000

Answer 1

The lab reports that need to be called to the teen's health care provider are Magnesium 0.8 mEq/L and creatinine 3 mg/dl, and Hematocrit 33% and platelets 200,000.

Step-by-step explanation:

The lab reports that need to be called to the teen's health care provider B) Magnesium 0.8 mEq/L and creatinine 3 mg/dl, and D) Hematocrit 33% and platelets 200,000.

Magnesium and creatinine levels are important indicators of renal function. A magnesium level of 0.8 mEq/L is lower than the normal range (1.7-2.2 mEq/L) and may suggest magnesium deficiency. Creatinine level of 3 mg/dl is higher than the normal range (0.8-1.2 mg/dl) and may indicate impaired kidney function.

The hematocrit level of 33% is lower than the normal range (36-46%) and may indicate anemia. Platelet count of 200,000 is within the normal range (150,000-450,000), but still needs to be monitored during pregnancy. Both low hematocrit and platelet count can be concerning during pregnancy, especially with the history of morbid obesity and hypertension.