What is the usual treatment for polycythemia?
a. administration of oral or parenteral iron
b. low-calorie, low-protein diet
c. phlebotomy
d. transfusion of RBCs
C
Medical treatment consists of phlebotomy and administration of medication to decrease RBC production. Nursing care of the client focuses on improving tissue perfusion, helping the client avoid injury, and teaching the client how to manage the condition.
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a. Citizenship duties b. Daily street cleaning c. Hospitals and nursing homes d. Daily exercise
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
A patient admitted in a semistuporous catatonic state has neither left the apartment nor attended to personal hygiene for several weeks. The patient's last 48 hours have been spent lying in bed, mute and motionless
The priority nursing diagnosis is: a. self-care deficit. b. situational low self-esteem. c. disturbed thought processes. d. impaired verbal communication.
Which of the following is considered a "practice" (as opposed to a belief or value)?
a. Always drinking water after exercise b. Thinking often about cleanliness c. Placing an emphasis on success d. Maintaining youth