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?

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Preoperative laboratory tests typically include a White blood cell (WBC) count to check for infection, Hemoglobin (Hgb) to assess for anemia, Platelet count (PLT) to evaluate clotting ability, and Urinalysis (UA) to detect urinary tract infections or renal function issues. Alkaline phosphatase (Alk Phos) is less commonly included unless specific liver or bone issues are suspected.

While Caring for a Patient in the Surgical Center, Which