If a client's complete blood count reports an increased number of WBCs, the nurse knows this indicates the client is experiencing:
a. bone marrow failure
b. dietary deficiencies
c. drug toxicity
d. infection, inflammation, tissue necrosis, or leukemia
D
An increase in the number of WBCs (leukocytosis) may signify the presence of an infection, inflammation, tissue necrosis, or leukemia.
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The nurse should anticipate what order? A) "Lipitor 150 mg PO BID" B) "Lipitor 10 mg PO OD" C) "Lipitor 50 mg PO TID with meals" D) "Lipitor 75 mg PO BID"
The young woman who is breastfeeding will need an increase of calories and protein. What foods should the nurse suggest as sources of protein?
a. Green, leafy vegetables b. Citrus fruits c. Asparagus d. Nuts
An otologist has recommended the use of a hearing aid for a 74-year-old client who has experienced a progressive loss of hearing acuity in recent years. Which of the following should be included in the nurse's teaching plan?
A) "With the right hearing aid, you can expect your hearing to be back to normal.". B) "You can save money by purchasing hearing aids online or by mail order after you get the prescription.". C) "Even though hearing aids will help you, they also bring challenges like distorted speech and amplified background noise.". D) "Many people find that hearing aids only help with certain types of hearing loss that are caused by previous noise exposure.".
The nurse is teaching a pregnant woman with type 1 diabetes about her diet during pregnancy. Which client statement indicates that the nurse's teaching was successful?
A) "I'll basically follow the same diet that I was following before I became pregnant." B) "Because I need extra protein, I'll have to increase my intake of milk and meat." C) "Pregnancy affects insulin production, so I'll need to make adjustments in my diet." D) "I'll adjust my diet and insulin based on the results of my urine tests for glucose."