What is the primary cause of the symptoms of polycythemia vera?
a. Decreased erythrocyte count
b. Destruction of erythrocytes
c. Increased blood viscosity
d. Neurologic involvement
Ans: c. Increased blood viscosity
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a. system of organized beliefs and worship. b. belief in a higher power, spirit guide, God, or Allah. c. cultural connectedness, structure, and guidance in difficult times. d. motivation to achieve and the resources to use toward that achievement.
Which of the following laboratory results would the nurse expect for the client who has chronic glomerulonephritis?
a. decreased serum creatinine c. normal complete blood count (CBC) b. normal blood urea nitrogen (BUN) d. proteinuria
A nurse is providing education to a group of new mothers regarding medications for their children. The nurse is correct to tell the mothers that in terms of medication absorption
a. gastric acidity does not reach adult levels until around 2 years of age. b. an intramuscular injection is quickly absorbed in the neonate. c. drug absorption through the skin is lower than in adults and older children. d. renal drug excretion is increased at birth.
A nurse is found to be negligent. Because of the doctrine of respondeat superior, who is respon-sible for the negligence?
a. Administrator b. Nurse's immediate supervisor c. Nurse's employer d. Nurse