Question

A client reports feeling tired, cold, and short of breath at times. assessment reveals tachycardia and reduced energy. what would the nurse expect the physician to order?

Answer 1

The correct answer is: A complete blood count (CBC).

CBC is test used to measure components in the blood (red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets, hematocrit, hemoglobin) in order to evaluate overall health. This is one of the first steps for diagnosis of a medical condition. CBC blood test can approve conditions such as infection, anemia, leukemia…