Hemorrhage
Hemorrhage ( 40 Questions)
Incorrect. A complete blood count (CBC) provides information about the client's red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets, but it does not directly assess clotting function.
Incorrect. Serum electrolytes help assess the body's fluid balance and various organ functions, but they do not specifically indicate clotting function.
Correct. Prothrombin time (PT) is a measure of the time it takes for the blood to clot, primarily assessing the function of the extrinsic pathway of coagulation. It is an essential test in evaluating clotting disorders.
Incorrect. Blood glucose level is not directly related to clotting function and is more indicative of a client's metabolic status.
A) Incorrect. A complete blood count (CBC) provides information about the client's red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets, but it does not directly assess clotting function.
B) Incorrect. Serum electrolytes help assess the body's fluid balance and various organ functions, but they do not specifically indicate clotting function.
C) Correct. Prothrombin time (PT) is a measure of the time it takes for the blood to clot, primarily assessing the function of the extrinsic pathway of coagulation. It is an essential test in evaluating clotting disorders.
D) Incorrect. Blood glucose level is not directly related to clotting function and is more indicative of a client's metabolic status.