A patient is admitted to the hospital with complaints of blood in his stools. He says he feels weak and short of breath. His hematologic values reveal anemia. He is given two units of blood and stabilized. Which mineral will be used to treat him?
1. Iron
2. Zinc
3. Calcium
4. Magnesium
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Iron is an essential mineral for the synthesis of myoglobin and hemoglobin.
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The nurse teaches skin care to the client diagnosed with malignant lymphoma receiving radiation therapy, and includes which of the following recommendations?
1. Completely remove purple markings with soap and water after each treatment. 2. Do not scrub or use any powder, creams, or lotion products on the affected skin. 3. Do not shower before the treatment, or within two hours after the radiation therapy. 4. Products containing alcohol are best for the skin affected by the radiation therapy treatments.
What is the meaning of the word politics?
1. Campaigning for legislative candidates 2. Joining a political action committee 3. Having expert power 4. Influencing the allocation of scarce resources
A client is being treated in the hospital for hypovolemia related to a bleeding peptic ulcer. The nurse obtains a blood pressure reading of 88/62 mm Hg, heart rate of 112 beats/minute, and a respiratory rate of 24 breaths/minute
What is the first action by the nurse? A) Administer blood. B) Notify the physician. C) Insert two large-bore intravenous catheters. D) Administer a colloid solution.
The nurse should monitor the client taking verapamil for:
a. hypotension. c. diarrhea. b. hypertension. d. euphoria.