A patient perceives living in a state of chronic stress. What will diagnostic blood work ordered by the healthcare professional likely demonstrate?
a. Decreased Th lymphocytes
b. Increased erythrocytes
c. Decreased Tc cells
d. Increased platelets
Answer: c. Decreased Tc cells
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The nursing group has been charged with the task of solving a patient care problem on the units. Which step should this group take first in this process?
1. Investigate what has already been tried to solve the issue. 2. Brainstorm about potential solutions. 3. Gather information to define the problem. 4. Categorize information in order of reliability.
A client has just undergone a pancreatectomy. Which of the following should the nurse report to the physician immediately?
a. increased pain c. kinked gastrostomy tube b. slightly elevated temperature d. increasing abdominal distention
A postpartum client who is a gravida 4, para 4, comes to the office for her 6-week postpartum checkup. Her presentation is untidy and unkempt. The client states that she is not sleeping well and relates that she feels overwhelmed at times
According to the client, family members' responses have been nonsupportive. What recommendations would you advise to help the client at this time? a. Tell the client that this is a normal reaction to an increase in family size and that listening to music can help relieve anxiety. b. Tell the client to increase her exercise pattern because that will promote a sense of well-being. c. Make appropriate referrals for psychological intervention counseling because the client is exhibiting high-risk symptoms. d. Record the client's vital signs as part of the ongoing assessment and offer relaxation strategies as a method of support.
A woman in her first trimester is having trouble maintaining adequate nutrition because of nausea and vomiting
She also complains that her heartburn gets worse after eating so she avoids food even when she feels hungry. To help with her nutritional deficit, she is taking a multivitamin supplement. Which substance should the nurse caution her to avoid within one hour of ingesting her multivitamin supplement? A) Coffee or other caffeinated beverages B) Acetaminophen C) An antacid D) Fatty or fried foods