LAB VALUE INTERPRETATIONS

CBC
- to determine presence of:
- anemia
- infection
- immune status
URINALYSIS
- to determine presence of:
- infection
- urinary tract disease
ELECTROLYTES
- to determine:
- metabolic status
- renal funtion
- diuretic effects
ABG's

analysis of effectiveness of pulmonary/metabolic function
BUN/creatinine

to determine status of renal funtion
PT, PTT, INR
to elicit any bleeding tendencies
EKG
- electrocardiogram
- to assess cardiac status
- -dysrhythmias
- -blocks
T&C
- type & cross-match
- to prepare blood for replacement
CHEST X-RAY
- to assess for
- pulmonary
- cardiac disorders
H&H
- hematocrit and hemoglobin
- *tests for anemia*

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LAB VALUE INTERPRETATIONS

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LAB VALUE INTERPRETATIONS

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