Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Exam Prep

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In end stage renal disease, what lab value should be monitored in relation to bleeding?
  1. Hemoglobin
  2. Hematocrit
  3. Platelet
  4. Prothrombin time
Explanation
Answer: C - The lab value that should be monitored in relation to bleeding is the level of platelets in the patient’s blood. The patient with end stage renal disease is at risk for platelet dysfunction, putting them at risk for bleeding.
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