1) prior to the administration of Humira (adalimumab)
the nurse should assess which of the following laboratory
values?
A) Hemoglobin and hematocrit
B) Blood glucose
C) White blood cell count
D) Red blood cells count
Prior to the administration of humira, nurse should assess the white blood cell count because of increased risk of infections.
So answer is C.
1) prior to the administration of Humira (adalimumab) the nurse should assess which of the following...
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