When assessing a patient with thrombotic thrombocytopenia purpura (TTP), which clinical manifestations is the nurse likely to assess?
A) Sickle cell anemia, thrombocytosis, renal insufficiency, fever, mental status changes
B) Iron deficiency anemia, thrombocytopenia, hepatic failure, fever, mental status changes
C) Pernicious anemia, thrombocytopenia, hepatic failure, fever, mental status changes
D) Microangiopathic hemolytic anemia, thrombocytopenia, renal insufficiency, fever, mental status changes
D) Microangiopathic hemolytic anemia, thrombocytopenia, renal insufficiency, fever, mental status changes
Explanation: A) Five clinical manifestations of TTP, referred to as the pentad of TTP, are (1) microangiopathic hemolytic anemia, (2) thrombocytopenia, (3) renal insufficiency, (4) fever, and (5) mental status changes that can wax and wane (e.g., confusion, headache, fatigue, seizures, strokelike syndrome).
B) Five clinical manifestations of TTP, referred to as the pentad of TTP, are (1) microangiopathic hemolytic anemia, (2) thrombocytopenia, (3) renal insufficiency, (4) fever, and (5) mental status changes that can wax and wane (e.g., confusion, headache, fatigue, seizures, strokelike syndrome).
C) Five clinical manifestations of TTP, referred to as the pentad of TTP, are (1) microangiopathic hemolytic anemia, (2) thrombocytopenia, (3) renal insufficiency, (4) fever, and (5) mental status changes that can wax and wane (e.g., confusion, headache, fatigue, seizures, strokelike syndrome).
D) Five clinical manifestations of TTP, referred to as the pentad of TTP, are (1) microangiopathic hemolytic anemia, (2) thrombocytopenia, (3) renal insufficiency, (4) fever, and (5) mental status changes that can wax and wane (e.g., confusion, headache, fatigue, seizures, strokelike syndrome).
You might also like to view...
The nurse manager of a unit is sharing the most recent results of a patient satisfaction survey to motivate staff. This nurse manager is a _________________leader
a. Transformational b. Transactional c. Situational d. Autocratic
A nurse working in the newborn nursery notes that an infant is having frequent episodes of apnea lasting 10–15 seconds without any changes in color or decreases in heart rate
The most appropriate intervention would be to 1. call the physician immediately. 2. continue to observe the infant andcall the physician if the apnea lasts longer than 20 seconds. 3. suction the infant's mouth and nares. 4. turn the infant right side down.
A nurse is found liable for battery. What does this mean?
a. The nurse threatened the patient, causing fear of bodily harm. b. The nurse, without consent, touched the patient in a way that caused harm. c. The nurse detained the patient against his will. d. The nurse incorrectly performed a procedure that is within her scope of practice.
The spouse of a patient with schizophrenia says, "I don't understand why childhood experiences have anything to do with this disabling illness." Select the nurse's response that will best help the spouse understand this condition
a. "Psychological stress is actually at the root of most mental disorders." b. "We now know that all mental illnesses are the result of genetic factors." c. "It must be frustrating for you that your spouse is sick so much of the time." d. "Although this disorder more likely has a biological rather than psychological origin, the support and involvement of caregivers is very important."