The nurse is reviewing objective data obtained during the assessment of a pregnant woman in her 34th week of gestation. Which finding would be cause for concern?
A)Pulse 103 bpm
B)Blood pressure 108/70
C)Hematocrit 24%
D)WBC count 10,340/mm³

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A)During pregnancy, red blood cell (RBC)production and plasma volume increase, but because plasma volume increases more than RBC volume, the hematocrit decreases slightly. However, this client is experiencing a significant decrease in hematocrit, indicating that she is not producing adequate RBCs. The pulse normally increases by 10-15 bpm during pregnancy, blood pressure decreases slightly, and WBC count increases. Findings within the given ranges are normal during pregnancy and are not cause for concern at this point.
B)During pregnancy, red blood cell (RBC)production and plasma volume increase, but because plasma volume increases more than RBC volume, the hematocrit decreases slightly. However, this client is experiencing a significant decrease in hematocrit, indicating that she is not producing adequate RBCs. The pulse normally increases by 10-15 bpm during pregnancy, blood pressure decreases slightly, and WBC count increases. Findings within the given ranges are normal during pregnancy and are not cause for concern at this point.
C)During pregnancy, red blood cell (RBC)production and plasma volume increase, but because plasma volume increases more than RBC volume, the hematocrit decreases slightly. However, this client is experiencing a significant decrease in hematocrit, indicating that she is not producing adequate RBCs. The pulse normally increases by 10-15 bpm during pregnancy, blood pressure decreases slightly, and WBC count increases. Findings within the given ranges are normal during pregnancy and are not cause for concern at this point.
D)During pregnancy, red blood cell (RBC)production and plasma volume increase, but because plasma volume increases more than RBC volume, the hematocrit decreases slightly. However, this client is experiencing a significant decrease in hematocrit, indicating that she is not producing adequate RBCs. The pulse normally increases by 10-15 bpm during pregnancy, blood pressure decreases slightly, and WBC count increases. Findings within the given ranges are normal during pregnancy and are not cause for concern at this point.

The Nurse Is Reviewing Objective Data Obtained During the Assessment