While caring for a patient in the surgical center, which of the following preoperative laboratory values would a nurse expect to be included in the orders? Select all that apply
1. White blood cell (WBC) count
2. Hemoglobin (Hgb)
3. Alkaline phosphatase (Alk Phos)
4. Platelet count (PLT)
5. Urinalysis (UA)
ANS: 1, 2, 4, 5
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