A patient has thalassemia major. After receiving multiple blood transfusions over the last several months, what complication does the healthcare professional assess the patient for
a. Hemochromatosis
b. Iron deficiency anemia
c. Vitamin C depletion
d. Rh autoimmunity
Answer: a. Hemochromatosis
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What preexisting condition would require cautious use of this drug? A) Osteosarcoma B) Cardiovascular disorders C) Closed head injury D) Bleeding ulcer
What client information does a nurse need to assess prior to initiating medication therapy with phenelzine (Nardil)?
A. The client's understanding of the need for regular bloodwork B. The client's mood and affect score, according to the facility's mood scale C. The client's cognitive ability to understand information about the medication D. The client's access to a support network willing to participate in treatment
Which of the following statements made by a nurse shows the best understanding regarding the requirements of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) of 2003?
1. "I'm always careful to close the door when taping or listening to the unit's shift report." 2. "The nursing assistants know to hand me the vital signs sheet and not just put it on the medication cart." 3. "I called the radiology department to tell them I would be faxing the client in-formation they requested." 4. "The client's niece called to see how she slept last night, but I told her I couldn't share that with her over the phone."
Which food should the nurse offer to a client who has been prescribed a full liquid diet?
A. Toast B. Plain bagel C. Cooked custard D. Scrambled eggs