The nurse anticipates that the patient with iron deficiency anemia will have red cells that are:
a. normochromic and normocytic.
b. hypochromic and microcytic.
c. hyperchromic and macrocytic.
d. normochromic and microcytic.
B
Iron deficiency anemia causes the RBCs to be small and have less color.
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Dopamine is ordered to be administered IV at the initial rate of 5 mcg/kg/min, and may increase by 1 mcg/kg/min to a maximum of 10 mg/kg/min. The solution is mixed 400 mg Dopamine in 250 mL normal saline. The client weighs 50 kilograms
The initial flow rate is ______ mL/h. Standard Text: Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
The nurse obtains the following vital signs on an adult patient: T. 100.6°F BP 100/60, HR 110, respirations 36. What is the first action by the nurse?
a. Offer oral fluids. b. Begin an IV infusion. c. Obtain a pulse oximetry reading. d. Administer oxygen.
Patients who have a history of failure to follow proper health practices or treatment regimens are referred to as persons experiencing an altered and ineffective:
1. self-image. 2. self-concept. 3. health maintenance. 4. health treatment.
When planning care for a surgical patient, the nurse recognizes that surgical site infections account for what percentage of hospital-acquired infection?
a. 22% to 40% b. 5% to 10% c. 45% to 70% d. 75% to 100%