The patient is seriously ill and has developed a fever, a cough productive of thick, yellow sputum, and respiratory insufficiency. What changes in the white blood cell differential count does the nurse expect to find?
A) Increased neutrophils and bands
B) Increased eosinophils and blasts
C) Decreased neutrophils with bands
D) Decreased lymphocytes and neutrophils
A
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A) Hypermagnesemia B) Hypomagnesemia C) Hypocalcemia D) Hyperkalemia
The nurse demonstrates cultural competence when including what components of cultural understanding? (Select all that apply.)
1. Integration 2. Intellect 3. Communication 4. Sensitivity 5. Acceptance
The informatics nurse is leading the team for the implementation of the clinical information system. Which is a key element for a successful system implementation?
A) Effective training B) Incorporating data dictionaries at every terminal C) Providing a help desk during the day shift D) Finding an ancillary staff member to assist in troubleshooting the new system
A nurse is caring for a client suspected of mescaline abuse at the detoxification center
What symptom may confirm the abuse of mescaline? A) Lacrimation B) Macropsia C) Diaphoresis D) Dementia