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Interpreting Lab Results For Nurses. Approx 1 of normal rbc count 50 000. Name and discuss at least 5 hematology lab tests and coagulation tests and their nursing implications. Reticulocytes are the immature rbc s. Reticulocyte count retic count this is a test for the estimation of the actual numbers of reticulocytes in the blood.
Nursing care will then be determined according to the needs of that particular patient. Name and discuss at least 2 cardiac enzyme lab tests and 3 serum electrolyte and blood group tests and their nursing implications. Range 0 5 to 1 5. These basic tests and their interpretation should be familiar to all nurses. There s always the fear of messing things up and not being able to meet the patients health needs. Name and discuss at least 3 lab specimen collection considerations and their nursing implications.
There are many variables that must be considered when interpreting the results of any laboratory or diagnostic test.
With the right tips you ll be. Reticulocyte count retic count this is a test for the estimation of the actual numbers of reticulocytes in the blood. Do normal results have to be interpreted. There s always the fear of messing things up and not being able to meet the patients health needs. The nurse should always keep in mind that the normal values given in this workbook and in any reference book should be considered only as guidelines of what is normal or abnormal. Range 0 5 to 1 5.