Trend, Laboratory, and Point-of-Care Reasoning
NCLEX-RN glossary · Reduction Of Risk Potential
Definition
A system for interpreting laboratory data and vital sign shifts over time rather than as isolated values.
Trend, Laboratory, and Point-of-Care Reasoning in plain English
Facilitates the early recognition of client deterioration through pattern identification. A frequent error is using generic laboratory reference ranges from study guides instead of the specific range provided in the test item.
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