A patient with renal failure has decreased erythropoietin production. Upon analysis of the patient's complete blood count (CBC), the nurse will expect which of the following CBC results?
A) An increased hemoglobin and hematocrit
B) A decreased hemoglobin and hematocrit
C) A decreased mean corpuscular volume (MCV) and mean corpuscular hemoglobin (MCH)
D) An increased MCV and MCH
B
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When developing a nursing practice, it is important for the nurse to:
a. be exposed to negative as well as positive role models. b. avoid negative role models as much as possible. c. understand that caring and compassion are taught in class. d. consider another profession if he/she is not naturally compassionate.
Which of the following responses is most helpful to the client when in an emergency situation?
A) A response by the cardiovascular system B) A response by the sympathetic nervous system C) A response by the central nervous system D) A response by the musculoskeletal system
A 10-year-old child, without a history of previous seizures, experiences a tonic-clonic seizure at school that lasts more than 5 minutes. Breathing is not impaired. Some postictal confusion occurs
What is the most appropriate initial action by the school nurse? a. Stay with child and have someone else call emergency medical services (EMS). b. Notify the parent and regular practitioner. c. Notify the parent that the child should go home. d. Stay with the child, offering calm reassurance.
An obese client may have several inches of:
a. dermis c. subcutaneous tissue b. epidermis d. vellus