What is a reticulocyte?
A. A young red cell that can be distinguished by means of special stains
B. A leukocyte found in the blood of patients with leukemia
C. A primitive white cell found in the bone marrow
D. A large abnormal red cell found in the blood of patients with pernicious anemia
A
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A 17-year-old male experienced third-degree full-thickness burns 2 days ago to his lower limbs after a fire at his workplace. Which of the following complications should his care team foresee and regularly assess for? Select all that apply
A) Systemic infection B) Fluid volume deficit C) Respiratory dysfunction D) Hypermetabolic response E) Constipation and bowel obstruction
Which assessment is the nurse most likely to make in a patient with flail chest?
A) The flail portion of the chest moves inward with inspiration. B) The flail portion of the chest moves inward with expiration. C) The flail portion of the chest moves outward with inspiration. D) The flail portion of the chest does not move with respiration.
The nurse is caring for a client who recently has undergone a partial gastrectomy. Two hours after eating lunch, the client becomes dizzy, diaphoretic, and confused. Which is the nurse's priority action?
a. Check the client's blood sugar level. b. Increase the client's IV infusion rate. c. Auscultate the client's bowel sounds. d. Place the client in high Fowler's position.
The parents of a 12-year-old who was prescribed fluoxetine (Prozac) inform the nurse that their child is having trouble sleeping. What is the nurse's best response?
a. "This is a normal expected side effect of fluoxetine." b. "We may need to ask the prescriber to order something to help your child sleep." c. "Children are more sensitive to the effects of this drug and may need a lower dose." d. "Before bedtime be sure that your child does not eat or drink anything with caffeine."