The nurse is explaining the parts of a complete blood count (CBC) to a client having blood work done. Which of the following are part of this series of tests? Select all that apply
A) RBC count
B) Hematocrit
C) Prothrombin time
D) Hemoglobin
E) Blood smear
F) Erythrocyte sedimentation rate
A, B, D, E
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The complete blood count (CBC) is the common analysis of blood that provides diagnostic information. The components of a CBC are RBC count, hematocrit, hemoglobin, RBC indices, WBC, WBC differential count, and blood smear.
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A) Swelling over the graft site B) Decrease in serum creatinine C) Sudden drop in hourly urine drainage D) Increase in serum sodium
A nurse is teaching a patient how to use a transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) unit and how it works. What is the most appropriate information for the nurse to relay?
a. "The stimulation of the skin seeks to lo-calize the acute pain and will last for sev-eral minutes after the unit is applied." b. "This unit stimulates both the skin and the underlying tissues to decrease the intensity of the pain." c. "The mechanism for use of this unit is well known and can be read." d. "During those days when using the TENS unit, no analgesic can be given."
Hospitals must submit specific quality performance data regarding Medicare patients or risk:
a. an increase in federal tax. b. decreased payments. c. fewer physician referrals. d. sanctions by The Joint Commission (TJC).
After 3 hours in the supine position, the older client tells the nurse that the client is too uncomfortable to move. Which is the best nursing intervention to maintain skin integrity?
1. Find an assistant to help move the client to lateral position now. 2. Express concern about the discomfort and promise to come back. 3. Assess the client's need for pain medication before repositioning. 4. Explain how important repositioning is for preventing pneumonia.