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문제
A 3-year-old toddler with a recent episode of bloody diarrhea is admitted to the pediatric unit with suspected hemolytic-uremic syndrome (HUS). Which assessment finding would be most indicative of this condition?
The nurse is caring for a 4-year-old child with suspected hemolytic-uremic syndrome following a recent episode of bloody diarrhea.
1Elevated white blood cell count with left shift
2Hypertension with peripheral edema
3Decreased platelet count with petechiae
4Schistocytes on peripheral blood smear with decreased hematocrit✓ 정답
해설
HUS is characterized by the classic triad of hemolytic anemia, thrombocytopenia, and acute kidney injury. Schistocytes on peripheral blood smear with decreased hematocrit is the most specific finding, indicating microangiopathic hemolytic anemia.