The nurse is caring for a patient whose immune system is destroying red blood cells at a very rapid rate. Which test result will the nurse expect to see in the patient's chart as a result?
A) Bilirubin level 4 mg/dL
B) Platelet count 450,000/mm$^{3}$
C) Serum uric acid level 1.7 mg/dL
D) Partial thromboplastin time 45 seconds

Question

The nurse is caring for a patient whose immune system is destroying red blood cells at a very rapid rate. Which test result will the nurse expect to see in the patient's chart as a result? 
A) Bilirubin level 4 mg/dL 
B) Platelet count 450,000/mm$^{3}$ 
C) Serum uric acid level 1.7 mg/dL 
D) Partial thromboplastin time 45 seconds

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

An elevated bilirubin level is the result of increased red blood cell destruction. Normal bilirubin levels are 0.3 to 1.0 mg/dL. Increased platelet count, decreased serum acid level, and decreased partial thromboplastin times are not indicative of increased red blood cell destruction.

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