After reading a client’s lab results, the nurse questions the low platelet count and calls the lab for clarification. The lab reports that the client’s blood sample showed platelets that were small in size and small in number. Which of the following blood clotting disorders does this client likely have?
The nurse is caring for a client with disseminated intravascular coagulopathy. Which lab would the nurse expect to be abnormal?
A nurse is caring for a client who is getting a heparin drip for their newly diagnosed Pulmonary Embolism (PE). What lab panel is the highest priority before starting the heparin drip?
A nurse is caring for a client with a DVT. Prior to administering the ordered enoxaparin, the nurse checks the client’s lab values. Based on the lab information seen in the graphic, what should the nurse do next?
The nurse is caring for a client who takes warfarin sodium for atrial fibrillation. Before giving the client a warfarin dose, the nurse checks the client’s lab values and notes that the INR is 2.6. Which of the following is an appropriate action by the nurse?
A nurse is preparing to administer a subcutaneous dose of heparin to a client with deep vein thrombosis. Which of the following laboratory results would the nurse need to check before giving this drug? Select all that apply.
A client has fallen and hit her head while on warfarin. What is the priority intervention for this client?
A client with chronic renal failure has a suspected upper GI bleed. The nurse contacts the provider and receives orders for further care. Which of the following tests would the provider most likely order to diagnose an upper GI bleed? Select all that apply.
The nurse is caring for a client who takes warfarin sodium for atrial fibrillation. The nurse answers the client’s call light and finds the client has vomited blood and is also having a nosebleed. The nurse notifies the provider and anticipates an order for which of the following to be administered?
The nurse is receiving report on a client admitted with an NSTEMI (non-ST elevated myocardial infaction). Heparin was started at 0400, and the next lab draw is due at 1000. Which lab value will be checked at 1000?
