The nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of a client diagnosed with multiple myeloma. Which of the following would the nurse expect to note specifically in this disorder?
A) Increased calcium level
B) Increased white blood cells
C) Decreased blood urea nitrogen level
D) Decreased number of plasma cells in the bone marrow
D
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A nurse is assessing a patient before developing a teaching plan. What questions or statements will best obtain data on this patient related to health literacy? (Select all that apply.)
a. Have you missed appointments because you misunderstood the instructions? b. How well are you able to read? c. How would you look for information on your diagnosis? d. Tell me how you compare two similar products. e. What would make you go to the emergency department?
A nurse observes a patient who is sitting alone in a room muttering, "You don't know what you're talking about! Leave me alone.". The nurse attempts to validate whether the patient is:
a. seeking the attention of staff. b. inappropriately expressing emotion. c. experiencing auditory hallucinations. d. displaying negative symptoms of schizophrenia.
The educator is discussing with the nursing staff the reasons why women stay in abusive relationships. Which statement made by a nurse indicates further education is required?
A. "Women are not educated on how to get out of abusive relationships." B. "Fear of losing custody of their children keeps a woman from leaving an abusive relationship." C. "Women who stay in an abusive relationship hope that the behavior may change." D. "Women may be financially dependent on their abusers."