When providing care for a patient with thrombocyopenia, the nurse instructs the patient to:
A. dab his or her nose instead of blowing
B. be careful when shaving with a safety razor
C. continue with physical activities to stimulate thrombopoiesis
D. avoid t aspirin because it may mask the fever that occurs with thrombocytopenia
Answer: A. dab his or her nose instead of blowing
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A. Exploding health care costs and the challenges to reform and control them B. The majority of health care being paid for through government subsidies C. Affordable health care for all citizens D. Health care costs decreasing as a result of social and health policy
A patient who was injured in a motor vehicle accident is taken via ambulance to the emergency department
The nurse performing the physical assessment knows that, according to the general adaptation syndrome, the patient should be expected to exhibit: a. increased blood flow to the intestines. b. increased heart rate. c. decreased blood pressure. d. decreased blood glucose levels.
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1. "Taking a sitz bath can help to ease discomfort." 2. "It is not unusual to have chills and a fever for a few days." 3. "Contact your physician if you experience burning with urination." 4. "Avoid taking any laxatives or straining with defecation."
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