To assess circulating oxygen levels the 2001 Kidney Disease
Outcomes Quality Initiative: Management of Anemia Guidelines
recommends the use of which of the following diagnostic tests?
a) Hemoglobin
Although hematocrit has always been the blood test of choice to
assess for anemia, the 2001 Kidney Disease Outcomes Quality
Initiative: Management of Anemia Guidelines, recommend that anemia
be quantified using hemoglobin rather than hematocrit measurements,
as it is more accurate in assessment of circulating oxygen.
b) Hematocrit
Hemoglobin is recommended as it is more accurate in the assessment
of circulating oxygen than hematocrit.
c) Serum iron levels
Serum iron levels measure iron storage in the body.
d) Arterial blood gases
Arterial blood gases assess the adequacy of oxygenation, ventilation,
and acid-base status.
Outcomes Quality Initiative: Management of Anemia Guidelines
recommends the use of which of the following diagnostic tests?
a) Hemoglobin
Although hematocrit has always been the blood test of choice to
assess for anemia, the 2001 Kidney Disease Outcomes Quality
Initiative: Management of Anemia Guidelines, recommend that anemia
be quantified using hemoglobin rather than hematocrit measurements,
as it is more accurate in assessment of circulating oxygen.
b) Hematocrit
Hemoglobin is recommended as it is more accurate in the assessment
of circulating oxygen than hematocrit.
c) Serum iron levels
Serum iron levels measure iron storage in the body.
d) Arterial blood gases
Arterial blood gases assess the adequacy of oxygenation, ventilation,
and acid-base status.