During the change-of-shift report the nurse learns that an assigned client has a hemoglobin level of 8 g/dL. Based on this information the nurse plans to:

Question

A)

space activities in order to conserve energy.
B)

keep the client on strict bed rest to restrict activity.
C)

encourage ambulation to prevent thrombophlebitis.
D)

prevent exposure to infectious diseases.

Answer 1

A
Explanation:

A)

Hemoglobin is the oxygen-carrying protein in red blood cells; 8 g/dL is well below the normal level of 12 to 15 g/dL and would predispose the client to dyspnea, fatigue, and weakness. Strict bed rest would not be necessary. Platelet abnormalities and inactivity place client at risk for thrombophlebitis.
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B)

Hemoglobin is the oxygen-carrying protein in red blood cells; 8 g/dL is well below the normal level of 12 to 15 g/dL and would predispose the client to dyspnea, fatigue, and weakness. Strict bed rest would not be necessary. Platelet abnormalities and inactivity place client at risk for thrombophlebitis.
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C)

Hemoglobin is the oxygen-carrying protein in red blood cells; 8 g/dL is well below the normal level of 12 to 15 g/dL and would predispose the client to dyspnea, fatigue, and weakness. Strict bed rest would not be necessary. Platelet abnormalities and inactivity place client at risk for thrombophlebitis.
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D)

Hemoglobin is the oxygen-carrying protein in red blood cells; 8 g/dL is well below the normal level of 12 to 15 g/dL and would predispose the client to dyspnea, fatigue, and weakness. Strict bed rest would not be necessary. Platelet abnormalities and inactivity place client at risk for thrombophlebitis.
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