Question

Describe this lab:	Normal Value:	High Could indicate:	Low could indicate:	Nursing Interventions:
WBC:
HGB:	Men: Women:
HCT:	Men: Women:
PLT:
RBC:
ANC:
Hb S:
MCV:
MCH:
Retic Count:

Answer 1

Describe this value	Lab value	High could indicate	Low could indicate	Nursing intervention
WBC	4500-11000 per mcL	Leukocytosis	Leukopenia	Include the antioxidant diet. Administer anti-inflammatory to prevent infection if it is high.
HBG	Men: 12-17g/dL women: 11-15g/dL	polycythemia	anemia	Monitor the HB level. Encourage for iron-rich diet. Increase fluid intake.
HCT	Men: 40-50% women: 37-47%	polycythemia	anemia	Encourage fluid intake. Assess for signs of dehydration. Plasma volume to be replaced. Maintain blood pressure.
PLT	150-450 X 109/L	thrombocytosis	thrombocytopenia	Assess for risk of injury. Avoid IM injection
RBC	4.5 -5.9 X 1012/L	polycythemia	anemia	Low hematocrit should be treated with protein and iron intake. Increase fluid intake for dilution.
ANC	1.8-7.8X 109/L	neutrophilia	neutropenia	Follow neutropenic diet. Antibiotics for fever. Follow hygienic measures.
HbS	<5mlU	positive	negative	Vaccination. Follow infection control practices.
MCV	80-96fL	macrocytic	microcytic	Increase iron intake. Administer vitamin B12.
MCH	27.5-33.2pg	hyperchromic	hypochromic	Include vitamin B12 and folate intake. Include an iron-rich protein diet.
RETICULO count	25-75 X109/L	High count cause hemolysis	Low count cause bonemarrow disorder or nutritional deficiency.	Correction of anemia and nutritional deficiency.