By Knowing About Variations in Infants' Blood Count, Nurses Can

By knowing about variations in infants' blood count, nurses can explain to their patients that:

A) A somewhat lower than expected red blood cell count could be the result of delay in clamping the umbilical cord.
B) The early high white blood cell (WBC) count is normal at birth and should decrease rapidly.
C) Platelet counts are higher than in adults for a few months.
D) Even a modest vitamin K deficiency means a problem with the ability of the blood to clot properly.

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