A nurse is reviewing complete blood count (CBC) data for a 76-year-old client. Which decreased value causes concern because it is not age related?
A. Hemoglobin (Hgb) level
B. Platelet (thrombocyte) count
C. Red blood cell (RBC) count
D. White blood cell (WBC) response
Answer: B. Platelet (thrombocyte) count
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A patient tells the nurse that the Affordable Care Act will not be helpful since the patient cannot afford to pay for health insurance. What should the nurse say in response to this patient?
A. It will provide tax credits to those who need help buying health insurance. B. Health insurance will need to be obtained through an employer. C. It focuses on the health care needs of the elderly. D. It will cause most Americans' taxes to increase.
A client is being discharged on warfarin (Coumadin), an anticoagulant. To avoid food-drug interactions, the nurse should instruct the client to restrict which of the food?
1. Dairy products 2. Whole grains 3. Citrus foods 4. Green, leafy vegetables
What should be considered when deciding placement of a stoma? (Select all that apply.)
a. Good seal b. Stabilization from the abdominal rectus c. Ease of self-care d. Inoffensive appearance e. Proximity to the umbilicus
In addition to antibiotics ordered by the physician, which of the following measures can the nurse recommend for a patient with a sinus infection?
a. Pursed-lip breathing b. Coughing and deep breathing c. Rest and a room humidifier d. Percussion and postural drainage