Upon review of laboratory data for a patient admitted with a rheumatoid disorder, the nurse notes changes abnormal laboratory results. A decrease in which of the following common serum studies for rheumatic disorders indicates chronic inflammation?
A) White blood count
B) Creatinine
C) Erythrocyte sedimentation rate
D) Potassium
Ans: A
Feedback: A decrease in hematocrit, red blood cell count, and white blood cell count may be seen with rheumatic disorders.
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The nurse working with a family has observed that the older children have a large number of dental caries, so the nurse plans to provide the mother with information to prevent the development of dental caries in her new infant
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A) "You should the baby with you at all times to assess for apnea." B) "There is no one cause for the syndrome; the best thing is to keep the baby healthy." C) "It is recommended that you place your baby in a face-down position for sleep." D) "SIDS has been linked to immunizations. I recommend that you avoid immunizing your baby."
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a. sneezing. b. touching a contaminated surface. c. talking. d. all of the above.