The nurse, assessing a client's leukocyte level, determines the ...

[Marty]

The nurse, assessing a client's leukocyte level, determines the amount to be within normal limits. Which of the following would indicate a normal level of leukocytes in the client's blood?
 
  1. 14 to 18 g/dL
  2. 4.6 to 6.2 million/mm3
  3. 4500 to 11,000 mm3
  4. 50 to 60 percent

Question 2

Which of the following components of the arterial blood gas will the nurse focus when on determining a client's acid-base status? (Select all that apply.)
 
  1. pH
  2. PO2
  3. PCO2
  4. HCO3-
  5. O2 Sat
  6. Hgb

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Answer to Question 1

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The normal amount of leukocytes or white blood cells in the blood is 4500 to 11,000 mm3. The value of 14 to 18 g/dL is the normal hemoglobin level. The value of 4.6 to 6.2 million/mm3 represents the normal amount of red blood cells. The value of 50 to 60 percent represents a normal neutrophil level.

Answer to Question 2

1, 3, 4
Interpretation of the client's acid-base status involves the evaluation of three components of the arterial blood gas: pH, PCO2 and HCO3-.. PO2 and O2 Sat are not used to evaluate the client's acid-base status. Hgb level is not a component of the arterial blood gas.

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