[VegasStudentNurse]

I need help with my labs, I am trying to support the Nrsg. Dx. on my concept map. This is my first time doing a concept map and the first semester I have had to analyze labs.
What are labs to signify infection (besides wbc)
What about inadequate nutrition?

[Daytonite]

The ones I can think of off the top of my head are:

Infection:

• Wound cultures/blood cultures/cultures of body fluids
• ESR (erythrocyte sedimentation rate)

Nutrition:

• electrolytes
• serum glucose
• BUN
• creatinine
• liver function tests
• triglycerides
• serum protein

[VegasStudentNurse]

Originally Posted by Daytonite

The ones I can think of off the top of my head are:

Infection:

• Wound cultures/blood cultures/cultures of body fluids
• ESR (erythrocyte sedimentation rate)

Nutrition:

• electrolytes
• serum glucose
• BUN
• creatinine
• liver function tests
• triglycerides
• serum protein

Thank you!