Critical Thinking Week 5
A 34-year-old cyclist is brought to the emergency department after being involved in a mountain bike crash that caused the client to be slammed against a tree. Initial laboratory results show:
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Hemoglobin |
7.9 g/dL |
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White blood count |
1800/L |
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Platelet count |
100,000/L |
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Potassium |
5.5 mmol/L |
For each laboratory result, use an X to indicate what action should be taken from the provided options. Only one action can be made for each result. Actions can be used only once.
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Result |
Actions |
Action |
Action |
Action |
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Anticipate type and cross matching |
Implement cardiac monitoring |
Monitor for inflammatory responses |
Anticipate either fresh or frozen replacement |
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Hemoglobin |
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White blood count |
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Platelet count |
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Potassium |
Please write up in paragraph format (for each lab value) the rationale as to why you picked the answer that you did. Please follow the rubric- paragraphs with in-text citation and references required.


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