Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP)

In this lesson, we will review what the components of a complete metabolic panel are and how each aids in diagnosing disorders of the cardiovascular system.  We will then review nursing interventions for drawing a complete metabolic panel focusing on safety and preventing infection. Finally, we will focus on normal lab values that nurses are responsible for memorizing to use as a guide for assessments and interventions.

Learning Objectives:

Upon the completion of this lesson, learners will be able to:

1. Become familiar with the components of a comprehensive metabolic panel
2. Understand what is measured by a complete metabolic panel
3. Identify nursing interventions surrounding the collection of a comprehensive metabolic panel