When assessing an older adult for possible hematologic problems, the nurse should pay particular attention to: Select all that apply
1. History of bleeding problems.
2. Presenting symptoms and chief complaint.
3. Presence of risk factors.
4. General physical appearance.
5. Laboratory parameters.
1. History of bleeding problems.
2. Presenting symptoms and chief complaint.
3. Presence of risk factors.
4. General physical appearance.
Rationale: History of bleeding problems. This provides clues as to possible current problems. Presenting symptoms and chief complaint. These tell the nurse in the patient's own words what is wrong and alert the nurse to potential foci of current problems, for example, RBCs or WBCs. Presence of risk factors. These make known an individual's susceptibility to specific disorders. General physical appearance. This conveys an impression of health status. Laboratory parameters. There is usually not much difference in laboratory parameters of the aging client and younger clients.
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