Lab Values

Question 1

White blood cell

Answer 1

> 11,000: decreased tolerance to exercise d/t infection

Question 2

Hematocrit

Answer 2

20-30%: continue therapy as tolerated, monitor pt for symptoms (dyspnea, lightheadedness, fatigue, chest pain)

Question 3

Hemaglobin

Answer 3

8-10 g/dL: continue therapy as tolerated, monitor pt for symptoms (dyspnea, lightheadedness, fatigue, chest pain)

Question 4

Platelets

Answer 4

50,000: add resistance as tolerated