The nurse administers filgrastim to a bone marrow transplant patient. Which laboratory parameter should be monitored to ascertain the drug's effectiveness?
a. Hemoglobin
b. Hematocrit
c. Basophils
d. Neutrophils
d
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A nurse is caring for a client with a puncture wound that is currently in the proliferation phase of the wound repair process. Which of the following statements describes this phase of the wound repair process?
A) Physiologic defense immediately after tissue injury B) Period during which new cells fill and seal a wound C) Process by which damaged cells recover and reestablish normal function D) Period during which the wound undergoes change and maturation
A nurse is preparing a care plan for a newly admitted client with COPD. The client currently is receiving oxygen at 4 L per nasal cannula. Her oxygen saturation is 82%, respiratory rate is 32, heart rate is 98, and blood pressure is 102/68
Which of the following is the highest-priority nursing diagnosis for this client? A) Activity intolerance B) Altered tissue perfusion: respiratory C) Ineffective airway clearance D) Ineffective management of therapeutic regimen, individual
Secondary dimensions of workplace diversity include (select all that apply):
a. race. b. ethnicity. c. communication style. d. economic status. e. geographic origin.
The patient has experienced an exacerbation of gout resulting in foot pain. Which nursing intervention would aid in promoting comfort?
1. Providing passive range-of-motion exercises 2. Wrapping the extremity in an elastic bandage 3. Encouraging liberal fluid intake 4. Elevating the extremity