Test Results Reference Interpretation Nursing Alert

Values
Hgb 11.6 14.1-18.1 g/dl Abnormal  Observe patient closely for fast
decrease of
pulse rate
 Observe patient closely for low
hemoglobin may respiratory rate
indicate existing  Observe patient closely for
bowel obstructions (abdominal
anemia. pain, vomiting, bloating and not
passing gas)
 Observe patient closely for
difficulty breathing during
everyday activities
 Observe patient closely for
fatigue

Hct 36.2 43.5-53.7 gm% Abnormal  Observe patient closely for

decrease of fatigue
hematocrit may  Observe patient closely for
indicate existing sign of weakness
anemia  Observe patient closely for
fainting
 Observe patient closely for
pallor
 Observe patient closely for
shortness of breath
 Observe patient closely for
 dizziness
 Observe patient closely for
flushing
 Observe patient closely for
headaches
 Observe patient closely for
enlarged spleen
 Watch and observe patient
closely for extreme
dehydration
 Watch and observe patient
closely for lack of sweating
 Observe patient closely for
lack of urination
 Observe patient closely for
dry mouth.
RBC 4.09 4.7-6.1 10^6/uL RBCs play a vital  Observe patient closely for
role in transporting tiredness
oxygen from the  Observe patient closely for
lungs to the rest of shortness of breath
the body.  Observe patient closely for
headache
 Observe patient closely for
fast heart rate
 Observe patient closely for
pale skin and/or pale gums
 Observe patient closely for
dizziness