A nurse is reviewing the results of serum laboratory studies of a client with suspected hepatitis. Which increased parameter is interpreted by the nurse as the most specific indicator of this disease?
A. Hemoglobin
B. Serum bilirubin
C. Blood urea nitrogen (BUN)
D. Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR)
Ans: B. Serum bilirubin
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The circulating nurse is admitting a patient prior to surgery and proceeds to greet the patient and discuss what the patient can expect in surgery. What aspect of therapeutic communication should the nurse implement?
A) Wait for the patient to initiate dialogue. B) Use medically acceptable terms. C) Give preoperative medications prior to discussion. D) Use a tone that decreases the patient's anxiety.
A client is transported to the surgical suite and is greeted by the circulating nurse. What responsibilities will this nurse have when caring for the client? (Select all that apply.)
1. Positions the client 2. Prepares the surgical suite 3. Counts all instruments and sponges 4. Advocates for the client's safety and well-being 5. Handles sutures and instruments adjacent to the sterile field
The Diabetic Educator is teaching a patient about type 2 diabetes. The Educator recognizes the patient understands the primary treatment for type 2 diabetes when the patient states what?
A) "A pancreas transplant will provide a cure for my diabetes." B) "I will take my oral antidiabetic agents when my morning blood sugar is high." C) "I will follow the weight loss plan designed by the dietitian." D) "I will make sure I call the Diabetic Educator when I have questions about my insulin."
When providing care for a patient with thrombocyopenia, the nurse instructs the patient to:
A. dab his or her nose instead of blowing B. be careful when shaving with a safety razor C. continue with physical activities to stimulate thrombopoiesis D. avoid t aspirin because it may mask the fever that occurs with thrombocytopenia