A patient with rheumatoid arthritis has a hemoglobin level of 10 g/dL. The nurse would consider this anemia to be related to inflammation if which other findings are present?
1. The patient has low vitamin B12 levels.
2. Laboratory testing shows elevated hepcidin level.
3. Increased destruction of erythrocytes is occurring.
4. Serum iron levels are low.
5. The patient's stools are guaiac positive.
2, 4
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1. fact 2. myth 3. legend 4. reality
When completing an assessment with an older patient, the nurse will focus on which health problems since these are the leading causes of death for this population? Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. HIV/AIDS 2. Malignant neoplasms 3. Motor vehicle crashes 4. Cardiovascular disease 5. Pneumonia and infections
A staff nurse states, "I really enjoyed having dinner with the Chief of Medical Staff and the President of the hospital. We hope to meet again soon." Which source of power does this nurse possess?
a. Expert b. Legitimate c. Connection d. Reward
Which manifestation of grief by the client who lost his wife 3 years earlier is considered abnormal?
A) showing a photograph of the decedent B) talking about his wife's absent-mindedness C) telling the nurse how his life has changed D) leaving the wife's room and belongings intact