A female client has a hematocrit of 45%. The nurse should recognize this finding as:
a. within normal limits for a female c. borderline high
b. needing immediate follow-up d. borderline low
A
The normal hematocrit range for a female is 38% to 47%, for a male is 40% to 54%.
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a. Have tantrums for no apparent reason b. Respond to their names c. Respond to touch and cuddling d. Talk earlier than other children
MC The client explains to the nurse that his father died from malignant melanoma. The nurse knows that this client has
A. The same risk for malignant melanoma as the general population. B. The same risk for malignant melanoma as the father had. C. A lower risk of developing malignant melanoma. D. An eightfold increase in risk for malignant melanoma.
A client asks, "Is it okay for me to use a vaginal douche each day when I'm on my period?" How should the nurse respond?
1. "Douching should be avoided when you're on your period." 2. "Regular douching is necessary in order to promote good hygiene." 3. "Using a douche each day will help prevent vaginal infections from occurring." 4. "During your period, douching will help promote the flow of menstrual secretions."
A pictorial tool that can assist the nurse in assessing aspects of family life related to health care is the:
a. Genogram. c. Life cycle model. b. Family values construct. d. Human development wheel.