If blood was drawn and analyzed, what results would you expect to find? Explain your expectations
Depressed Hgb, Hct, and MCV due to protein/Fe deficiency. Depressed Ser Alb and TLC due to protein deficiency. Low Bun and serum creatine due to decreased muscle mass.
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When the pediatric nurse is attempting to establish a trusting relationship with a child, what is the most important and lasting thing to do?
a. Convey respect b. Talk with the child c. Be honest d. Talk with family
A client with gout has not responded to the usual medications. The primary health care provider prescribes a pegloticase infusion. Based on the nurse's understanding of this drug, which nursing diagnosis would be most appropriate?
A) Risk for Injury B) Acute Pain C) Impaired Comfort: Gastric Distress D) Risk for Allergic Response
To adequately care for a laboring woman, the nurse should know that the _____ stage of labor varies the most in length
a. First b. Second c. Third d. Fourth
The client is known to have overdosed on a benzodiazepine medication. The nurse anticipates that which medication will most likely be ordered?
a. Tranxene b. Romazicon c. BuSpar d. Librium