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cells may be a sign of
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Date Basic Tests Rationale Result Clinical Significance Nursing Interventions
with Normal
(before and after)
Values
Erythrocyte
J Measures the total 2.5 A decreased number of RBCs Before the exam:
(4.5 – 5.0 number of red blood results from either acute or
A 1. Explain the procedure to
Million/m m3) cells in 1 mm3 of blood; chronic blood loss. Acute blood
the patient.
N its function, facilitated loss is a rapid depletion of
by the iron – containing blood volume. Chronic blood 2. Explain to the patient that
U
hemoglobin molecule, is loss stems from various she may experience slight
A to transport oxygen from conditions that often results in discomfort at the punctured
the lungs to the tissues. some form of an anemia. site.
R
Increased number of RBCs can
After the exam:
Y result from a number of
conditions that include fluid 1. Apply pressure at the
loss (due to diarrhea, venipuncture site to prevent
2 dehydration, burns bleeding.
dehydration), congenital heart
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disease, pulmonary diseases,
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