Positions

135 - 145 mEq/L
Maintains osmotic pressure and acid-base balance. Assists with the transmission of nerve impulses.

3.5 - 5.0 mEq/L
Used to evaluate cardiac, renal, and GI functions

96 - 106 mEq/ L
Acts as buffer during oxygen and CO2 exchange in RBC's

22-29 mEq/L
Bicarbonate-Carbonic acid buffering system. Mainly responsible for regulating pH of by fluids.

20 - 35 seconds
Monitor heparin therapy or identify coagulation disorders

Values: 9.5 - 11.5 second
Used to regulate Warfarin / Coumadin therapy

150,000 - 400,000
Low platelet count = bleeding precautions

Male 4.6–6.2 million/mm3
Female 4.2–5.4 million/mm3

5000–10,000/mm3

9–11 mg/dL or 4.5–5.5 mEq/L

The client is supine, and the head of the bed is elevated to 45 to 60 degrees.

The client is supine, and the head of the bed is elevated to 90 degrees; the knees of the bed are often slightly raised to prevent client sliding and shear injuries.

The client is lying on the side, and the head and shoulders are aligned with the hips and the spine parallel to the edge of the mattress; the head, neck, and upper arm are supported by a pillow; the lower shoulder is pulled forward slightly and, along with the elbow, it is flexed at 90 degreesl the legs are flexed or extended, and a pillow is placed to support the back

The client is lying on his or her back with the hips and knees flexed at right angles and the feet in stirrups

The client is lying on his or her abdomen with the head turned to the side.