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Lab Values, part 17: Platelets

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Platelets: function in the body, expected ranges, and possible causes of abnormal levels.

  • 00:00 Intro
  • 00:25 Platelet Function
  • 1:12 Expected Ranges
  • 2:39 Thrombopenia
  • 4:00 Thrombocytosis
  • 6:18 Quiz

Quiz Questions

The nurse educates a patient with thrombocytopenia to observe for signs of what possible complication?
Bleeding

How should the nurse interpret a platelet level of 450,000/mm³?
Thrombocytosis
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