Interpret S.K.'s laboratory results and vital signs
What will be an ideal response?
S.K.'s Hgb and Hct levels are within normal limits; her RBC count is also within normal limits. Her BP,
heart rate, and respiratory rate are all within normal limits; she does not have the same presentation
as someone with hemorrhage with imminent hypovolemic shock.
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