A nurse is reviewing the laboratory report of a client who is at 6 weeks of gestation. Which of the following laboratory results should the nurse report to the provider?

Rationale: A. WBC count 10,000/mm³ (5,000 to 10,000/mm³): This value is at the upper limit of normal. Mild elevations can occur during early pregnancy due to physiological changes and do not typically require immediate reporting unless accompanied by signs of infection. B. Fasting blood glucose 80 mg/dL (74 to 106 mg/dL): This value falls within the normal fasting glucose range for adults and is not concerning during early pregnancy. No intervention or reporting is necessary for this result. C. Hematocrit 30% (37% to 47%): This value is below the normal range, indicating anemia. Early pregnancy anemia can increase the risk of maternal fatigue, preterm birth, and low birth weight. The nurse should report this finding to the provider for further evaluation and possible iron supplementation. D. RBC count 6 million/mm³ (4.2 to 6.1 million/mm³): This value is within the normal range for red blood cells. It does not indicate any immediate concern and does not require reporting to the provider.