The outpatient surgery nurse reviews the complete blood cell (CBC) count results for a patient who is scheduled for surgery in a few days.The results are white blood cell (WBC) count 10.2 × 10³/µL; hemoglobin 15 g/dL; hematocrit 45%; platelets 150 × 10³/µL.Which action should the nurse take?
A) Call the surgeon and anesthesiologist immediately.
B) Ask the patient about any symptoms of a recent infection.
C) Discuss the possibility of blood transfusion with the patient.
D) Send the patient to the holding area when the operating room calls.
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