Which laboratory result for a patient with acute leukemia should alert the nurse to the fact that the drug protocols are not effective?
a. Decreased prothrombin time
b. Platelet count lower than 50,000/mm3
c. Negative Western blot result
d. Neutrophils 50% to 62%
B
A low platelet count predisposes a patient to bleeding. A count less than 50,000/mm3 is cause for concern.
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a. magnet therapy. b. respiratory therapy. c. herbal therapy. d. aromatherapy.
The hospice nurse instructs the family that they have access to a bereavement coordinator who follows the plan of care focused on the caregiver after the death of the patient for at least:
a. one week. b. one month. c. one year. d. two years.
A nurse is conducting a health promotion program for adolescents to educate them about the hazards of smoking. When describing the effects on the respiratory system, which of the following would the nurse most likely include?
A) Decreased production of mucus B) Inhibition of mucus removal C) Increase in the mucous escalator D) Inhibition of bacterial colonization
After a cerebrovascular accident, a patient has been diagnosed with anosognosia. What action by the healthcare professional would be most helpful?
a. Provide a white board for the patient to write on. b. Ensure the patient has a safe environment. c. Provide physical therapy for strengthening exercises. d. Practice naming colors using flash cards.