When caring for a client with a history of alcoholism the nurse recognizes the client is at increased risk for which of the following conditions?
A)
pernicious anemia
B)
folic acid deficiency
C)
hemolytic anemia
D)
Von Willibrand's disease
B
Explanation:
A)
Excess alcohol intake increases folic acid requirements. Pernicious anemia is caused by vitamin B12 deficiency. Hemolytic anemia is seen following trauma, immune responses, antibody reactions, and certain drugs and toxic agents. Von Willibrand's disease is a hereditary bleeding disorder.
Application
Assessment
Physiological Integrity: Reduction of Risk Potential
B)
Excess alcohol intake increases folic acid requirements. Pernicious anemia is caused by vitamin B12 deficiency. Hemolytic anemia is seen following trauma, immune responses, antibody reactions, and certain drugs and toxic agents. Von Willibrand's disease is a hereditary bleeding disorder.
Application
Assessment
Physiological Integrity: Reduction of Risk Potential
C)
Excess alcohol intake increases folic acid requirements. Pernicious anemia is caused by vitamin B12 deficiency. Hemolytic anemia is seen following trauma, immune responses, antibody reactions, and certain drugs and toxic agents. Von Willibrand's disease is a hereditary bleeding disorder.
Application
Assessment
Physiological Integrity: Reduction of Risk Potential
D)
Excess alcohol intake increases folic acid requirements. Pernicious anemia is caused by vitamin B12 deficiency. Hemolytic anemia is seen following trauma, immune responses, antibody reactions, and certain drugs and toxic agents. Von Willibrand's disease is a hereditary bleeding disorder.
Application
Assessment
Physiological Integrity: Reduction of Risk Potential
You might also like to view...
A nurse is working with a local television station to work on a public service announcement meant to educate residents on how to prepare for tornados. What advice does the nurse give in the event that a tornado is imminent?
A. Watch for the coming storm at the windows. B. Immediately take shelter in a basement away from any windows. C. Take shelter in a large room under a blanket. D. As soon as the alarm goes off, gather your emergency supplies and head to the nearest community shelter.
A metasummary involves developing a list of abstracted findings from the primary studies and calculating what effect size?
A) Intensity B) Frequency C) Specific D) Manifest
During the initial interview at the crisis center, a patient says, "I've been served with divorce papers. I'm so upset and anxious that I can't think clearly." What could the nurse say to assess personal coping skills?
a. "What would you like us to do to help you feel more relaxed?" b. "In the past, how did you handle difficult or stressful situations?" c. "Do you think you deserve to have things like this happen to you?" d. "I can see you are upset. You can rely on us to help you feel better."
Which of the following body sites is not a pressure point?
A. Shoulder blades B. Breasts C. Toes D. Elbows