The primary problem of the patient is HYPERTENSION Please help answer the "Does it impact assessments?" column.
Posted: Tue Feb 15, 2022 3:52 pm
The primary problem of the patient is
HYPERTENSION
Please help answer the "Does it impact
assessments?" column.
# 5. What lab tests are altered by this problem? How are those lab tests affected? Does the altered lab test affect any physical assessment findings? ABNL. LAB TESTS: HOW LAB TESTS AFFECTED: DOES IT IMPACT ASSESSMENTS? Urinalysis • Help assess kidney function Basic Metabolic Panel Detect and monitor kidney dysfunction or to monitor the effect of medications on the kidneys Electrolyte Panel Evaluate and monitor the balance of the body's electrolytes A1C Help diagnose diabetes and to monitor glucose control over time in people with diabetes Calcium Determine how much total calcium or ionized calcium is circulating in the blood • TSH and T4 • Detect and monitor thyroid dysfunction Lipid Profile . Evaluate levels of total cholesterol, HDL cholesterol, LDL cholesterol and triglycerides and assess the risk of developing atherosclerosis
HYPERTENSION
Please help answer the "Does it impact
assessments?" column.
# 5. What lab tests are altered by this problem? How are those lab tests affected? Does the altered lab test affect any physical assessment findings? ABNL. LAB TESTS: HOW LAB TESTS AFFECTED: DOES IT IMPACT ASSESSMENTS? Urinalysis • Help assess kidney function Basic Metabolic Panel Detect and monitor kidney dysfunction or to monitor the effect of medications on the kidneys Electrolyte Panel Evaluate and monitor the balance of the body's electrolytes A1C Help diagnose diabetes and to monitor glucose control over time in people with diabetes Calcium Determine how much total calcium or ionized calcium is circulating in the blood • TSH and T4 • Detect and monitor thyroid dysfunction Lipid Profile . Evaluate levels of total cholesterol, HDL cholesterol, LDL cholesterol and triglycerides and assess the risk of developing atherosclerosis