Which clinical manifestation is common to all types of anemia regardless of cause or pathologic mechanism?
A. Jaundiced sclera and roof of the mouth
B. Hypertension and peripheral edema
C. Tachycardia at basal activity levels
D. Increased PaCO2
C
The client with anemia has some degree of tissue hypoxia. A compensatory mechanism to in-crease tissue oxygenation is to increase cardiac output by increasing heart rate.
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A) Encourage the patient to focus on her use of her other senses. B) Assess and promote the patient's coping skills during interactions with the patient. C) Emphasize that her lifestyle will be unchanged once she adapts to her vision loss. D) Promote the patient's hope for recovery.
The ____________________ health-care system uses tax dollars to pay for health services through health insurance available from a nonprofit agency (e.g., government)
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A. Allow independent ambulation around the unit. B. Maintain forced bedrest with restraints if necessary. C. Provide assistance with transfers and ambulation. D. Use two individuals at all times for mobility.
A patient with iron deficiency anemia has been prescribed iron supplements. When providing information to the patient on iron administration, which of the following statements will the nurse include in her teaching?
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