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anjilletteb

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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.


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yuyiding

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Reply #1 on: Jul 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: 1, 2, 4, 5

Answer to Question 2

ANS: 2


anjilletteb

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Reply 2 on: Jul 22, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Gracias!

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