What lab value would the nurse question?
A. Hemoglobin 15.0g/dL
B. Hematocrit 35%
C. PO2 70.0 mm/Hg
D. WBC 6,000 mm
Answer: A. Hemoglobin 15.0g/dL
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a. Dieting and exercising are necessary at this age. b. Snacks should be high in protein, iron, and calcium. c. Teenagers who have a weight problem should not be allowed to snack. d. A low-calorie diet is important to prevent the accumulation of fat.
What understanding is a prerequisite for a nurse working with the geriatric patient?
a. Specialized knowledge is needed. b. Geriatric patients are physically impaired. c. Most geriatric patients will develop de-mentia. d. Geriatric patients need to be closely su-pervised.
A nurse is caring for a patient in the active phase of labor. The woman's bag of waters spontaneously ruptures. Suddenly the woman complains of dyspnea and appears restless and cyanotic. In addition, she becomes hypotensive and tachycardic
The nurse imme-diately suspects the presence of ___________________________________. Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Which vitamins or minerals can lead to congenital malformations of the fetus if taken in excess by the mother?
a. Zinc b. Vitamin D c. Folic acid d. Vitamin A