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Intro: what is the importance of lab values - - they tell you how to make a decision on if you should treat or not to treat - acute PTs tend to look at trends as well Intro: which lab values to look at - - hemoglobin - hematocrit - platelets - WBCs - Glucose - PT,PTT,INR = coagulation, increased risk of bleeding - Electrolytes = sodium, potassium, calcium, chloride, magnesium - Albumin= sound healing ability - creatinine +BUN = kindey function - triglycerides = heart health, risk for CVA, MI Intro: what makes a complex medically ill pt? - - 2 or more concurrent chronic conditions that require ongoing medical care - consume a disproportionate amount of acute healthcare resources - higher likelihood of hospital readmissions and admissions - problems that affect ADLs and functional mobility Intro: what are the determinations of clinical complexity in the hospital includes - - admission dx