The nurse is reviewing a client's white blood cell count. Which of the following would not be affected by the presence of an infection?
1. Basophils
2. Eosinophils
3. Lymphocytes
4. Neutrophils
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Basophils, eosinophils, and neutrophils are considered granulocytes which are present in increased amounts in the presence of an infection. Lymphocytes are common in the lymphatic system and work with acquired immunity.
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A hospital is not able to be reimbursed for care a particular client received while in the emergency department. The client came in with chest pain, which was later diagnosed as gastric reflux
Which problem with documentation might have caused the lack of reimbursement? 1. The client's record contained an incorrect DRG. 2. The client was charged for an ECG. 3. A code cart was opened and the client was charged for medications opened but not used. 4. The physician made a diagnostic mistake.
The most important nursing consideration for clients receiving alkylating agents is
1. monitoring nausea and vomiting. 2. monitoring nutritional intake. 3. monitoring skin integrity. 4. monitoring CBC with differential.
The nurse has to adjust the height of a client's crutches. What distance does the nurse need to place the bottom of each crutch from the outside of the client's feet?
A) 3 inches B) 4 inches C) 5 inches D) 6 inches
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