Phlebotomy Ch 7 Lab Values

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Why is knowing the lab values important in Phlebotomy?

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Critical Lab values are imperative (important) to patient care, diagnosis, & treatment.

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The blood pH in the body is 7.35-7.45, if a patient is lower than 7.35, they are considered to have:

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acidosis

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A patient who has been diagnosed with Gout, possible will have an elevated: potassium level, sodium level, pH level, uric acid level

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uric acid level

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What lab value causes major issues with the heart? It is also used in the lethal injection?

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potassium