This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: While caring for a patient in the surgical center, which of the following preoperative laboratory ... (Read 48 times)

anjilletteb

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 569
on: Jul 22, 2018
While caring for a patient in the surgical center, which of the following preoperative laboratory values would a nurse expect to be included in the orders? Select all that apply.
 
  1. White blood cell (WBC) count
  2. Hemoglobin (Hgb)
  3. Alkaline phosphatase (Alk Phos)
  4. Platelet count (PLT)
  5. Urinalysis (UA)

Question 2

The nurse recognizes that locating or accessing a vein is made more difficult by all of the following conditions except
 
  1. Obesity.
  2. Low blood pressure.
  3. Dehydration.
  4. Rolling or collapsing veins.


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

yuyiding

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 357
Reply #1 on: Jul 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: 1, 2, 4, 5

Answer to Question 2

ANS: 2


anjilletteb

  • Member
  • Posts: 569
Reply 2 on: Jul 22, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

kthug

  • Member
  • Posts: 332
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

More than nineteen million Americans carry the factor V gene that causes blood clots, pulmonary embolism, and heart disease.

Did you know?

There are more bacteria in your mouth than there are people in the world.

Did you know?

Although not all of the following muscle groups are commonly used, intramuscular injections may be given into the abdominals, biceps, calves, deltoids, gluteals, laterals, pectorals, quadriceps, trapezoids, and triceps.

Did you know?

Malaria mortality rates are falling. Increased malaria prevention and control measures have greatly improved these rates. Since 2000, malaria mortality rates have fallen globally by 60% among all age groups, and by 65% among children under age 5.

Did you know?

Medication errors are three times higher among children and infants than with adults.

Taking a Patient’s Oral Temperature with an Electronic Thermometer Taking a Patient’s Oral Temperature with an Electronic Thermometer
The nurse assesses the patient's ability to use the walker correctly The nurse assesses the patient's ability to use the walker correctly
Patient teaching: health promotion to prevent osteroporosis in women Patient teaching: health promotion to prevent osteroporosis in women
For ice massage, ice is frozen in a cylindrical container or a paper cup (A). The top half of the cu For ice massage, ice is frozen in a cylindrical container or a paper cup (A). The top half of the cu
Foley catheter with balloon in the bladder of a male patient. Foley catheter with balloon in the bladder of a male patient.
Cyanosis as shown here at the patient’s fingertips results from a lack of oxygen in the tissues Cyanosis as shown here at the patient’s fingertips results from a lack of oxygen in the tissues
Video: Double Vacuum Process (Illustration No Audio)

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library