Which client requires immediate intervention by the labor and delivery nurse?
A) Primipara in active labor with urine output of 100 mL/hour
B) Primipara that delivered 1 hour ago with white blood cells (WBCs) of 50,000
C) Multipara at 8 cm, systolic blood pressure has increased 35 mm Hg
D) Multipara at 5 cm with a respiratory rate of 22 between contractions

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A WBC count of 50,000 indicates an infection or inflammation and requires immediate intervention to prevent sepsis.

Which Client Requires Immediate Intervention by the Labor and Delivery