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Learning Objectives
Outline key components of the nursing assessment of patients with suspected hematologic disorders.
Describe all appropriate areas to include when collecting a patient history when assessing for hematologic conditions.
Discuss factors to include in the physical assessment of patients with known or suspected hematologic conditions.
Compare and contrast blood tests used in the diagnostic work-up of hematologic disorders.
Evaluate the role of assessing bleeding time, prothrombin time, and other clotting studies.
Identify other diagnostic studies useful in the assessment of patients with suspected hematologic dysfunction.
Assess the various nursing evaluations, diagnoses, and interventions that may be appropriate for patients with hematologic conditions.
Discuss the role of blood typing and crossmatching in the safe administration of blood and blood products.
Provide a plan for the administration of blood and blood products in accordance with the standardized protocol.
Outline neoplastic disorders that may impact the hematologic system, including leukemias, lymphomas, and multiple myeloma.