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Hemoglobin Lab value
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12-18
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Hematocrit Lab value
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37-54
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WBC Lab Value
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5,000-10,000
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Platelets Lab value
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200,000-300,000
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Potassium Lab Value
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3.5-5.0
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Chloride Lab value
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98-106
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Sodium Lab value
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135-145
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PH Lab value
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7.35-7.45
Relative alkalinity or acidity of the blood. Hydrogen ion concentration |
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PaCO2 Lab value
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35-45 mm Hg
amount of carbon dioxide dissolved in the blood |
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PaO2 Lab value
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80-100 mm Hg
amount of oxygen dissolved in the blood |
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HCO3 Lab value
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22-26 mEq/L
Bicarb concentration in the blood |
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What are 2 major respiratory post-op complications and what nursing interventions are used to prevent them?
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Ineffective airway clearance - Teach cough and deep breathing and splinting.
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What is the difference between tuberculosis infection and active TB disease?
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TB infection is inactive, no symptoms.
TB disease is active Mycobacterium tuberculosis, symptoms and contagious. |
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What are 3 drugs used for TB
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Rifampin
Streptomycin Tebrazid |
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What are the different names given for problems within the pleural cavity?
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Empyema- pus in pleura
Pleuritis- inflammation of pleura Effusion- Excess fluid in pleura Pneumothorax- air in pleural space Hemothorax- blood in pleural space |
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2 purposes for insertion of chest tubes?
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To drain blood from pleural space
To release air from pleural space |
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What is Cor Pulmonale? Causes and symptoms
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Right sided heart failure
Caused by prolonged high blood pressure in the pulmonary artery and right ventricle of the heart Symptoms:SOB , Swelling of feet, chest discomfort |
