Discuss K.L.'s hemoglobin and hematocrit results
What will be an ideal response?
Both the Hgb and Hct are low, indicating that the bleeding has been occurring over a long time. The
Hgb and Hct can help in determining the extent of bleeding, although they can be poor indicators
of the severity of blood loss if the bleeding is acute. If the patient's Hct is 30% before a bleeding
episode, it will be 30% several hours later because whole blood is lost in the same proportion as the
plasma and blood cells. It might take as long as 72 hours for the redistribution of plasma from the
extravascular space to the intravascular space to occur and cause the patient's Hgb level and Hct
value to decrease.
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a. "You should not dust your furniture." b. "Stay inside as much as possible." c. "Stay away from people who are sick." d. "Do not go out in the fall." e. "Stay out of the snow." f. "Do not take aspirin."
The perinatal nurse is aware that if a respiratory rate of 68 breaths per minute is noted in the newborn, the appropriate nursing actions would include:
Select all answers that apply. A) withholding the feeding. B) continuing assessment of the infant's respiratory rate and color. C) notifying the physician of additional signs or symptoms of respiratory distress. D) documenting the infant's chest measurement.
A patient in isolation will be placed in
A. standard precautions. B. a two-bed room. C. a private room. D. universal precautions.