A nurse is caring for a client with aplastic anemia with a blood test report indicating a
decrease in the red blood cells (RBCs), white blood cells (WBCs), and platelet count.
What term is used to describe the condition?
A) Pancytopenia
B) Leukopenia
C) Thrombocytopenia
D) Granulocytopenia
A
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The step of the nursing process in which the nurse determines the appropriate interven-tions for the identified nursing diagnosis is called:
a. Assessment. b. Planning. c. Intervention. d. Evaluation.
Allison is an 18-year-old college student with type 1 diabetes. She is on NPH twice daily and Novolog before meals. She usually walks for 40 minutes each evening as part of her exercise regimen
She is beginning a 30-minute swimming class three times a week at 1 p.m. What is important for her to do with this change in routine? 1. Delay eating the midday meal until after the swimming class. 2. Increase the morning dose of NPH insulin on days of the swimming class. 3. Adjust the morning insulin injection so that the peak occurs while swimming. 4. Check glucose level before, during, and after swimming.
The nurse taking the NCLEX examination is answering a question about vaccinations for children. What category of client needs is being addressed?
A) Safe, effective care environment B) Health promotion and maintenance C) Psychosocial integrity D) Basic care and comfort
Types of heat treatments used for patient care may include which of the following?
A. Aquamatic pads and compresses B. Enemas and rectal tubes C. Orthotics and prostheses D. Otoscopes and speculums