Older clients with renal failure will develop anemia if untreated because of
A) loss of appetite related to elevated blood urea nitrogen (BUN) and creatinine levels.
B) the result of renal dialysis.
C) loss of blood through the urine because the failing kidney does not function properly.
D) loss of the kidney hormone erythropoietin.
D
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Which statement indicates a nursing student needs further instruction if discussing the characteristics of a task force?
1. ?It is considered a formal group.? 2. ?A task force can be called a team.? 3. ?A task force may or may not have a leader.? 4. ?This group must work toward problems on a specific unit.?
A 19-year-old client is admitted to the oncology unit with a new-onset bone lesion. A nurse understands that the client likely has which of the following?
A) Carcinoma B) Sarcoma C) Lymphoma D) Adenoma
Which of the following is true regarding regional heparinization?
A) The patient's clotting times will be elevated. B) The patient's clotting times will be normal. C) The patient's clotting times will be decreased. D) None of the above are correct.
A patient with multiple trauma, including blunt trauma to the abdomen, is admitted to the critical care unit. The patient has unstable vital signs and is scheduled for immediate surgery
While completing the admission health history, what aspect would the nurse be most likely to defer until after the patient is stabilized? A) Allergies B) Diet preferences C) Quality of abdominal pain D) Location of abdominal pain