[Answered]: Highlight the most significant abnormal serum…

Highlight the most significant abnormal serum laboratory result in the case study. The nurse is caring for a patient who is admitted for an infection and receiving chemotherapy for breast cancer. Time Assessment Interventions 0730 Oriented but “very tired;” BP 110/68, P 100, RR 22, Oral temp. 100.2deg F (37.8deg C); Fingerstick blood glucose 122 mg/dL. Nauseated and refusing breakfast. Requesting antinausea medication and will try to eat later. Delivered antinausea medication as prescribed. Oral care provided; allowed to rest. 0900 Serum lab results: RBCs 3.2 million cells/mm^3; Hct 34%; Hgb 10.2 g/dL; WBCs 2.1 10^3/mm^3; platelets 155,000/mm^3. RN notified of abnormal lab results. Call placed to healthcare provider. 0930 Lethargic but arousable. BP 97/51, P 108, RR 28, Oxygen saturation at 94%, Temp. 100.1deg F (37.7deg C). RN initiated IV fluids, administered new IV antibiotic; reverse isolation initiated.