Describe the components of blood.
What will be an ideal response?
1. Plasma—Watery portion of blood; 55% of whole blood; primarily water; transports dissolved
substances
2. Erythrocytes—Red blood cells; enucleated biconcave disk; contain hemoglobin, a protein that
transports oxygen
3. Leukocytes—White blood cells; remove bacteria, viruses, and cell debris; five types:
eosinophil, lymphocyte, monocyte, basophil, neutrophil
4. Platelets—Also called thrombocytes; trigger blood clotting process
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While participating in the care of a client with Grave's disease who is taking methimazole (Northyx), the LPN would be most concerned by which of the following symptoms?
A. The client reports increased frequency of headaches. B. The client's hemoglobin has dropped 2 gm/dL in the past 2 months. C. The client has gained 3 pounds in one month. D. The client says, "I still have trouble remembering to take that pill; I think I forgot it three times last month."
Which of the following terms means "slow movement"?
a. tachykinesia b. bradykinesia c. hyperkinesia d. dyskinesia
Which of the following is identified as a drug or drugs?
A. aspirin B. nicotine, aspirin, and caffeine C. nicotine D. caffeine
Excessive urination during the night is ________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word