A patient with renal failure is experiencing decreased erythropoietin production. Upon analysis of the patient's complete blood count (CBC), the nurse will expect which of the following results?

A) An increased hemoglobin and hematocrit
B) A decreased hemoglobin and hematocrit
C) A decreased mean corpuscular volume (MCV) and mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration (MCHC)
D) An increased MCV and MCHC


B

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The outcome that should be established for an elderly patient with delirium caused by fever and dehydration is that the patient will:

a. return to a premorbid level of functioning. b. demonstrate motor responses to noxious stimuli. c. identify stressors negatively affecting self. d. exert control over responses to perceptual distortions.

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Usability tests are systematic and structured examinations of the effectiveness, efficiency or satisfaction of any component or interactions in the human–computer interaction framework(s)

Which of the following is an example of a usability test? 1. Identifying appropriate hours to offer patients sleep medication 2. Completing a longitudinal study of nursing effectiveness during lunch hours 3. Exploring time management strategies in central supply 4. Describing the satisfaction with a new computerized provider order entry (CPOE) application.

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A nurse manager is planning to send one nurse to a conference. The cost for this training would be considered which of the following?

1. Salaries/wages 2. Charges 3. Deduction from revenue 4. Nonoperating revenue

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Weight: 140 pounds. Height: 5 feet 4 inches. What is the BMI?

What will be an ideal response?

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