A patient has portal hypertension-induced splenomegaly. Which lab value would the healthcare professional associate with this condition?
a. Low white blood cell count
b. Low platelet count
c. High red cell count
d. High hemoglobin and hematocrit
Ans: b. Low platelet count
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1. When nursing outcomes and client goals are met 2. The first postoperative day 3. The day the client is admitted 4. After teaching is completed
The nurse admits a client in the afternoon who has significant body odor. What is the initial action by the nurse?
1. Bathe the client. 2. Delegate the bath to the unlicensed assistive personnel. 3. Provide hygiene supplies and instruct the client to bathe. 4. Assess the client, including culture, history, and personal hygiene preferences.
A nurse is caring for a client with benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH). Which of the following would the nurse expect to be prescribed as treatment? Select all that apply
A) Doxazosin (Cardura) B) Alfuzosin (Uroxatral) C) Tamsulosin (Flomax) D) Prazosin (Minipress) E) Mecamylamine (Inversine)
A client received a minor sunburn while on vacation. What is the nurse's best advice to this client?
1. "Call your health care provider for a prescription for pain medication." 2. "Apply a local anesthetic to the sunburned area." 3. "Apply emollients to keep the skin moist until it heals." 4. "Take acetaminophen (Tylenol) or ibuprofen (Advil) for pain."