A patient has a low erythrocyte count. What effect will a diminished number of red blood cells result in?
A) Diminished oxygen transport
B) Increased risk of infection
C) Diminished transport of medications
D) Increased clotting factors
A
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A) True B) False
Which intravenous solution should the nurse prepare to infuse in the patient with ascites who has had 5.5 liters of fluid removed during paracentesis?
A) 25% albumin B) 10% dextrose C) 0.45% normal saline D) Lactated Ringer's
A healthcare organization provides care to individuals of whom 75% are from non-English-speaking cultures. When determining the languages to represent within the organization, on which will the organization focus? Select all that apply:
1. Spanish 2. Chinese 3. French 4. German 5. Arabic
A patient is considering the use of alternative therapy to treat lumbar stenosis. What should the nurse recommend that the patient complete before beginning this type of therapy? (Select all that apply.)
a. Find out the costs of the therapy. b. Talk about the therapy with the primary care practitioner. c. Look at the conditions of the alternative practitioner's practice setting. d. Check the background and qualifications of the alternative practitioner. e. Call the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for additional information.