The nurse is caring for a 41-weeks'-gestation infant born yesterday. The newborn's hematocrit is 75%. The best action by the nurse based on this finding is to:
A) Inform the parents that their baby has an abnormal lab value.
B) Call the physician and report the hematocrit level.
C) Notify the blood bank that a transfusion will be required.
D) Increase breastfeeding frequency, and supplement between feedings.
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