The physician has informed the parents that the results of a hemoglobin electrophoresis performed on their child indicate the presence of hemoglobin S. When the parent asks what this means, the nurse explains:
A)
"It is indicative of sickle cell disease or trait."
B)
"It verifies the presence of hemolytic anemia."
C)
Hemoglobin S is found in people with pernicious anemia."
D)
"Hemoglobin S is a type of immature red blood cell."
A
Explanation:
A)
Hemoglobin S is an abnormal form of the hemoglobin molecule found in people with sickle cell trait or disease. Coombs' test is done to diagnose hemolytic anemia. Schilling's test is done to detect pernicious anemia.
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B)
Hemoglobin S is an abnormal form of the hemoglobin molecule found in people with sickle cell trait or disease. Coombs' test is done to diagnose hemolytic anemia. Schilling's test is done to detect pernicious anemia.
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C)
Hemoglobin S is an abnormal form of the hemoglobin molecule found in people with sickle cell trait or disease. Coombs' test is done to diagnose hemolytic anemia. Schilling's test is done to detect pernicious anemia.
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D)
Hemoglobin S is an abnormal form of the hemoglobin molecule found in people with sickle cell trait or disease. Coombs' test is done to diagnose hemolytic anemia. Schilling's test is done to detect pernicious anemia.
Application
Implementation
Physiological Integrity: Reduction of Risk Potential
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