The Client Who Underwent Preadmission Testing Prior to a Surgical

Multiple Choice

The client who underwent preadmission testing prior to a surgical procedure had serum laboratory studies drawn, including complete blood count, electrolytes, coagulation studies, and creatinine. Which of the following laboratory results should be reported to the surgeon immediately?

A) Platelet count, 210,000/mm³
B) Serum sodium (Na) level, 141 mEq/L
C) Hemoglobin (Hgb) level, 8.9 g/dL
D) Serum creatinine level, 0.8 mg/dL