Which of the following patients is most likely to benefit from the administration of epoetin alfa?
A) A toddler who has just been diagnosed with hemophilia A
B) A 44-year-old man who suffered a workplace accident resulting in musculoskeletal trauma and massive blood loss
C) An 80-year-old woman who experienced an ischemic stroke that was attributable to atrial fibrillation
D) A 66-year-old woman with type 1 diabetes who is experiencing the effects of diabetic nephropathy
A
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A patient says, "I am a Christian." The nurse understands that Christianity includes which groups? Select all that apply
a. Judaism b. Mormonism c. Buddhism d. Catholicism e. Greek Orthodox
Special populations, especially physically compromised persons, often experience poverty. Which of the following is true about this group?
1. They are more likely to have access to needed services. 2. They are at greater risk for more rapid progression of disease processes. 3. Their care is usually better coordinated. 4. They require more nursing in-home care than persons not living in poverty.
The nurse enters the room to measure the client's pulse rate. The nurse recognizes that the client's rate may be increased as a result of:
1. A febrile condition 2. Administration of digoxin 3. The client's athletic conditioning 4. Unrelieved severe postoperative pain
When the probe of the tympanic thermometer is positioned correctly, the probe tip will point at the midpoint between the patient's nose and upper lip.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)