The nurse notes pallor of the skin and nail beds in a newly admitted patient. The nurse should ensure that which laboratory test has been ordered?

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Pallor of the skin or nail beds is indicative of anemia,which would be indicated by a low Hgb level. Platelet counts indicate a person's clotting ability. A neutrophil is a type of white blood cell that helps to fight infection.

The Nurse Notes Pallor of the Skin and Nail Beds