A vitamin B12 injection is generally used to treat ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
anemia
Vitamin B12 is used in the treatment of anemia. Vitamin B12 is a hematinic, which provides the necessary ingredients for the production of red blood cells.
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Which action by the nurse is the most appropriate? 1. Documenting "no complaints of pain offered" and assessing that the client is comfortable 2. Asking the client if pain is being experienced 3. Informing the client that he looks uncomfortable and asking him to describe his pain 4. Instructing the client to use the call bell if he experiences pain
A client is recovering from a liver biopsy. What should the nurse do when caring for this client after the procedures?
1. Instruct the patient to avoid deep breathing to prevent liver pressure. 2. Check the client's coagulation time. 3. Elevate the head of the bed. 4. Have the client lie on the right side with the bed flat.
You are the nurse caring for 82-year-old women in the PACU. The woman begins to awaken and responds to her name but is confused, restless, and agitated. What are you aware of?
A) Postoperative confusion is an indication of an oxygen problem or possibly a stroke during surgery. B) Confusion, restlessness, and agitation are normal postoperative findings and will diminish in time. C) Postoperative confusion is common in the elderly, but it could also indicate a significant blood loss. D) Confusion, restlessness, and agitation indicate inadequate pain management, and analgesics will help.
The nurse should expect to assess which finding in a patient with ALS who is experiencing bulbar involvement?
A) Choking B) Hyperreflexia C) Fasciculations D) Slow movements