What are the MOST common sites for bone marrow aspiration?
a. long bones of the lower extremities c. sternum and iliac crest
b. pelvis and floating ribs d. ulna and radius
C
Bone marrow stimulates the production of red blood cells. A bone marrow aspiration is typically extracted from either the sternum or the iliac crest.
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A patient is admitted to the critical care unit with pneumocystis pneumonia. Which of the following will the nurse likely need to manage for this patient? Select all that apply
A) Intravenous (IV) trimethoprim and sulfamethoxazole (Bactrim, Septra) and corticosteroids B) Dialysis C) Bloodborne pathogen isolation D) Ultrasound
Which assessment finding should the nurse document as abnormal?
A. The client's earlobes are attached vertically to the lateral side of the head. B. The top of the client's ears are slightly above the eye-occiput line. C. The posterior angle of the ears is approximately 5 degrees. D. The pinna have scales bilaterally.
Following a myocardial infarction (heart attack), a client begins to recognize the need to increase exercise, eat a low-fat diet, and implement relaxation techniques. According to Lewin, this is an example of what type of change?
A) Prizing B) Unfreezing C) Movement D) Refreezing
A stoma is
A) a pouch used to collect fecal matter. B) the mouth of an opening. C) an opening through the abdominal wall. D) a passageway for gas to escape.