Scribd
Upload
531 views

Procedure Test Reference Nursing Responsibility Complete Blood Count

The document outlines the procedure for a complete blood count test. It lists the components that will be measured including erythrocytes, hemoglobin, hematocrit, leukocytes and their subgroups. It provides the normal reference ranges for each component. It describes the nursing responsibilities which include explaining the procedure to the patient, assisting during the blood draw, monitoring the puncture site afterwards, and waiting for results.

Uploaded by

Shelly Mae Ramos
Copyright
© Attribution Non-Commercial (BY-NC)
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as DOCX, PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
531 views

Procedure Test Reference Nursing Responsibility Complete Blood Count

The document outlines the procedure for a complete blood count test. It lists the components that will be measured including erythrocytes, hemoglobin, hematocrit, leukocytes and their subgroups. It provides the normal reference ranges for each component. It describes the nursing responsibilities which include explaining the procedure to the patient, assisting during the blood draw, monitoring the puncture site afterwards, and waiting for results.

Uploaded by

Shelly Mae Ramos
Copyright
© Attribution Non-Commercial (BY-NC)
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as DOCX, PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
You are on page 1/ 3

PROCEDURE

TEST Erythrocytes

Complete Blood Count

Hemoglobin Hematocrit

Leukocyte

Neutrophil

Eosinophils (P)

Basophils (P)

NURSING RESPONSIBILITY 4.6-6.2 x10 /L PRE: Check the chart of the patient and 140-180g/L carry out doctors order. 0.40-0.54% Explain the procedure. - The purpose of the test. 4.5-11x109 g/L - The procedure, including the site from which the blood 45-73% sample will be obtained. - That momentary 0-4% discomfort may be experienced when skin is pierced. - The puncture site is cleaned with antiseptic. An elastic band is placed 0-1% around the upper arm to apply pressure

REFERENCE

Lymphocyte (P)

20-40%

Monocyte (P) Thrombocyte MCH MCV MCHC RDW MPV 2-8% 150-400 27-31pg 80-96 0.32-0.36 11.0 - 15.0 7.5 - 11.5

and cause vein to swell with blood. - A needle is inserted into the vein, and the blood in an airtight vial or a syringe. Send laboratory request form. INTRA: Assist medical technologist while the procedure is being done. Assist patient during the procedure and provide emotional support. POST: Place patient in comfortable position after the procedure. Wait for the

result. Check venipuncture site within 5 minutes to be sure hematoma is not forming. If hematoma develops at the venipuncture site, apply warm soak which eases discomfort.

PROCEDURE

TEST

REFERENCE

NURSING RESPONSIBILITY

You might also like