ATI Medical Surgical Exam 10

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While caring for a client with a full thickness burn covering 40% of the body, the nurse observes purulent drainage at the wound. Before reporting this finding to the healthcare provider, the nurse should review which of the client's laboratory values?

A. Blood pH level. B. Platelet count. C. Hematocrit D. White blood cell (WBC) count.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Purulent drainage suggests infection. Reviewing the WBC count helps assess the body's immune response to infection, guiding further management.

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