Hematuria

What will be an ideal response?


Appearance of red blood cells in the urine. Abnormal, but causes could be bleeding urinary tract due to kidney stones, infection, tumors, or physical trauma to urinary organs.

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The nurse is caring for a child with iron deficiency anemia and has been ordered to administer 3 mg/kg/day of ferrous fumarate in one to two divided doses. This tells the nurse which of the following?

A) The child requires a prophylactic dose of iron. B) The child has mild to moderate iron deficiency. C) The child has severe iron deficiency. D) The child is being prepared for packed red blood cell administration.

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A nurse is caring for a client dying of HIV-related pneumonia. The client is unable to come to terms with the fact that she is dying and feels that life has been unfair to her. How can the nurse promote acceptance of death in this client?

A) Tell the client that the illness can be overcome. B) Ask the client if she wants to meet and thank her loved ones. C) Inform the client that the reports show improvement. D) Ask the relatives not to discuss death in front of the client.

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A nurse in her third year of graduate school is taking a class on nursing research. She is preparing to defend her thesis and thinks about all the contributions she can make to the nursing profession

Which of the following contributions can a baccalaureate nurse provide to research in the profession of nursing? A) Participating in nursing-education projects B) Suggesting nursing research questions C) Using nursing research findings for discussion D) Promoting a sense of encouragement for colleagues

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Which statement made by a person in a crisis state indicates the presence of a balancing factor?

a. "I've been drinking more than usual.". b. "I've always been a loner. I don't need other people.". c. "I pray when things get tough. It's always helped me survive trouble.". d. "My spouse just went to the store. I don't believe it when they tell me my spouse is dead.".

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