A patient diagnosed with polycythemia vera should be instructed to drink at least ____________________ L of water daily
Fill in the blank with the appropriate word.
ANS:
3
Patients should drink 3 liters of water daily to reduce blood viscosity.
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A client has been diagnosed with a spermatocele, which means that:
a. the urethral opening is abnormally placed on the dorsal surface of the penis b. a benign cyst containing fluid and sperm has developed c. a collection of clear amber fluid has occurred within the space of the testes and the tunica vaginalis d. dilation of the veins of the scrotum has occurred
Aging of the body makes the client susceptible to which change in the oral cavity?
a. excessive salivation c. vitamin deposits on teeth b. gingivitis d. changes in tongue shape
During the immediate postpartum period, saturation of one pad within 2 hours is considered ____________________ blood loss
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
A patient, admitted with fatigue, dyspnea, and a hemoglobin level of 8.6 mg/dL, tells the nurse that he occasionally has dark smelly stools but they "go away" in a few days
Which of the following should the nurse suspect is occurring with this patient? 1. upper gastrointestinal bleed 2. lower gastrointestinal bleed 3. chronic gastrointestinal bleed 4. digestion disorder