A nurse is caring for a client who has sickle cell anemia and is taking hydroxyurea. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider
Answer:
Hemoglobin 7.0 g/dL
Platelets 75000/mm3
Potassium 5.2 mEq/L
Hemoglobin 7.0 g/dL is correct. A hemoglobin level of 7.0 g/dL indicates hydroxyurea toxicity, and the nurse should report it to the provider.
Creatinine 1 mg/dL is incorrect. A creatinine level of 1 mg/dL is within the expected reference range.
RBC 4.7 million/mm3 is incorrect. A RBC 4.7 million/mm3 is within the expected reference range.
Platelets 75,000/mm3 is correct. A platelet level of 75,000/mm3 indicates hydroxyurea toxicity, and the nurse should report it to the provider.
Potassium 5.2 mEq/L is correct. A potassium level of 5.2 mEq/L indicates tumor lysis syndrome, and the nurse should report it to the provider.