Mark Klimek Test taking strategies,,lab values;

Lab Values: DEADLY DANGEROUS:  Elevated K+ ( 6) - Hold K+, Assess heart, Prepare Kayexalate/D5W, Call Dr.  Elevated pH ( 6) - Assess Vitals, Call doctor  CO2 in the 60’s - Assess Resp., Do purse lip breathing, prepare to intubate and ventilate, Call Resp. Therapy, Call Dr.  PO2 60’s - Assess Resp., Give O2, Prepare to intubate and ventilate, Call resp. therapy, Call Dr.  Platelets 40,000 - Assess for bleeding, Place on Bleeding precautions, prepare for administration on Platelets CRITICAL:  INR 4  Low K+ ( 3.5)  High K+ (5.4 – 5.9)  Elevated Hgb ( 8)  CO2 in the 50’s - Assess Resp., Do purse lip breathing, DO NOT GIVE O2  Low PO2 but still in the 70’s - Assess Resp., Give O2  O2 93% - Assess Resp., Give O2  Abnormal Na+ with a change in LOC  WBC 5000  ANC 500  CD4 200  Platelets 90,000 - Assess for bleeding, Place on bleeding precautions