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| What is the normal lab value for platelets? |
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| What is the normal lab value for WBCs? |
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| What is the normal lab value for Hgb? |
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| What is the normal lab value for HCT? |
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| Diagnosis of HYPOVOLEMIC ANEMIA is done with a CBC that will show what? |
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| decreased erythrocytes, low H&H, MCH & MCV |
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| This type of anemia develops when iron is insufficient either through diet, malabsorption, or if the need exceeds the reserves |
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| What method does the nurse use to administer IM Iron? |
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| This type of anemia develops when the erythrocytes are misshapen due to hypoxic conditions |
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| Sickle cell anemia is caused by what hemoglobin replacement? |
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| HgbS vs HgbA. HgbA should replace HgbF 6 months after birth but does not. HgbS causes erythrocytes to become sickle shaped in hypoxic conditions |
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