What is found in the urine of many clients with myeloma?
a. Bence Jones protein c. myeloma proteins
b. Reed Sternberg cells d. increased RBCs
A
Bence Jones protein is found in the urine of many clients with myeloma. The client will also have hypercalcemia, hyperuricemia, anemia, and hypercalciuria.
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a. Headache b. Decreasing systolic pressure c. Decreasing level of consciousness (LOC) d. Dilated pupil on affected side e. Rising temperature
The nurse realizes that the patient who has had an abdominal hysterectomy needs further home teaching when she states
a. "I understand I can lift anything less than 20 pounds." b. "I'm leaving today to stay with my daughter, who lives 200 miles away. My husband plans to drive the family car." c. "The doctor said I can't have sexual intercourse for 4 to 6 weeks." d. "I'm going to miss wearing my girdle or knee-high hose."
A new graduate questions a colleague about organizations that have collective bargaining agents that work for nurses. Which organization would not be included on the colleagues list?
a. National Nurses United c. Unites States Nurses b. Service Employees International Union d. Service Employees International Union
Which finding in a patient with a spinal cord tumor is most important for the nurse to report to the health care provider?
a. Back pain that increases with coughing b. Depression about the diagnosis of a tumor c. Decreasing sensation and ability to move the legs d. Anxiety about scheduled surgery to remove the tumor