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Lab Values, part 18: Hemoglobin (Hgb) & Hematocrit (Hct)

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Hemoglobin (hgb) and hematocrit (hct): functions in the body, expected ranges, and possible causes of abnormal levels.

  • 00:00 Intro
  • 00:25 Hemoglobin Function
  • 1:05 Expected Range
  • 2:05 Hematocrit Function
  • 2:53 Expected Range
  • 3:27 Decreased Levels
  • 5:49 Elevated Levels
  • 8:24 Quiz

Quiz Questions

The nurse educates a patient that which lab value is reported as a percentage, as it is the percentage of the blood made up by red blood cells?
Hematocrit

A patient looking to increase their hemoglobin level should be educated to increase their dietary intake of which mineral?
Iron
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