These are C.O.'s laboratory findings on the last day of the continuous chemotherapy. What
does this count indicate about her immune system?
What will be an ideal response?
• The normal WBC should be 4000 to 10,000/mm3 . This blood count indicates that the patient's
immune system is extremely compromised.
• The differential count of 5% neutrophils indicates the patient has very few WBCs to fight bacterial
infection. Bacterial infections in immunocompromised patients are potentially lethal.
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Which of the following is not an example of a concrete variable in research?
a. Eye color b. Personal preferences c. Height and weight d. Study design
A patient who is having outpatient gallbladder surgery states he will have a ride to the hospital for the surgery, but not a ride home, and he does not have anyone to be with him at home. Which nursing response is most appropriate at this time?
1. "The health care provider will refuse to do the surgery on a patient who must go home alone." 2. "Would it be better to reschedule your surgery until a day when you have someone who can take you home?" 3. "I am sorry; you will not be able to have your surgery then." 4. "No problem, you can drive yourself home after the surgery."
The nurse is caring for a patient diagnosed with variant angina. What should this diagnosis indicate to the nurse?
A. Associated with renal disease B. Associated with pulmonary disease C. Presence of coronary artery spasm D. Presence of a myocardial infarction
Which of the following demonstrates the most accurate and safe documentation?
A. "Sm. amt. of emesis." B. "150 mL of cloudy dark yellow urine." C. "15.00 mL of blood collected." D. ".5 L of fluid administered."