A patient with leukemia has been admitted with possible leukostasis. What sign or symptom does the nurse most expect?
A) Critical neutropenia
B) High and persistent fever
C) SpO2 82% to 90%
D) Diffuse erythematous rash
C
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Student nurses are observing in the pediatric well-child clinic. The students observe that prior to administering an immunization to a child, a nurse explains the reason for the immunization series to the mother
While discussing the incident in post-conference, the students report that this activity was: 1. Health assessment. 2. Health promotion. 3. Health maintenance. 4. Health screening.
A father expresses frustration that his school-aged child is suddenly "sick all the time." What action by the nurse is best?
a. Encourage the father to give the child a multivitamin each day. b. Explain that illness is frequent in this age group because of exposure to others. c. Encourage the father to discuss testing the child's immunity with the provider. d. Make sure the parents are washing their hands frequently in the home.
A patient with a liver mass is undergoing a percutaneous liver biopsy. What action should the nurse perform when assisting with this procedure?
A) Position the patient on the right side with a pillow under the costal margin after the procedure. B) Administer 1 unit of albumin 90 minutes before the procedure as ordered. C) Administer at least 1 unit of packed red blood cells as ordered the day before the scheduled procedure. D) Confirm that the patient's electrolyte levels have been assessed prior to the procedure.
A nurse is working with an individual who pursues neither his concerns nor another's concerns. Which of the following conflict management behaviors is being used?
a. Accommodating b. Collaborating c. Avoiding d. Compromising