Complete Blood Count (CBC) Levels Questions and Answers 100% Verified

HbA1c levels for people without diabetes - 4- 5.6 % HbA1c levels indicating diabetes - 6.5%. The goal for people with diabetes is HbA1c less then 7% The higher the HbA1c the higher the risk for complications with diabetes HbA1c levels indicating increased risk of diabetes - 5.7- 6.4% Hematocrit - Male: 38.8 50.0 % Female: 34.9- 44.5 % Hematocrit (Hct) - measures the percentage of RBC in the total bld volume Hemoglobin (Hgb test) - a measure of the total amount of hemoglobin in the bld Normal Hemoglobin - Male: 13.5- 17.5 grams/dL Fermale: 12.0- 15.5 grams/dL Normal levels of WBC Levels - 3.5- 10.5 cells/L Normal RBC count - Male: 4.32- 5.72 trillion cells/ L Female: 3.90-5.03 trillion cells/L Normal Thrombocytes/ Platelets Count - 150,000- 400,000Nursing implications for HbA1c - Assist patients in managing their diabetes: * medications * diet * activity * Monitoring Nursing Implications fro Alterations in Hematocrit, Hemoglobin, RBC - * Increased fro RBC: assess fluid balance, assess resp. status. *** RBC increased with: COPD, congenital heart disease, severe dehydration, erythrocitosis * Decreased RBC: assess fatigue, VS, dietary deficiencies (protein, iron), where is bld loss? or injury? ***decreased with: anemia, hemorrahage, bld loss (or) dietary deficiency, bone marrow failure, pregnancy Nursing Implications- Decreased platelets - * if patient is hospitalized, the nurse should implement measures to prevent accidental fall that may cause fatal bleeding and minimize needles and invasive procedures * teaching patients how to decrease their risk for bleeding -- Avoid contract sports or strenuous exercise -- use soft bristle toothbrush -- check with doc before dental procedure -- take care when working with sharp objects -- prevent constipation by inc fiber and consuming enough fluids -- avoid rectal suppositiories or enemas -- do not take meds with aspirin -- use electric rather than razor bladesNursing Implications- Elevated/ Decreased WBCs - * monitor WBC count, rise means combatting pathogens, low indicates severe infection (elderly patients may have infection without rise in WBC)