A client, scheduled for surgery in a week, is making a preadmission visit to the facility. During this visit, the client will probably not meet with the:
a. surgeon. c. anesthetist.
b. nurse. d. laboratory personnel.
ANS: A
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a. Fever b. Diaphoresis c. Tachycardia d. Elevated white blood cell count
The nurse is caring for a patient undergoing plasmapheresis. The nurse should assess the patient for which clinical manifestation?
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A. Divide the patient's weight in pounds by 2 and add 10%. B. Multiply the patient's weight in pounds by 2.2. C. Multiply the patient's weight in pounds by 2 D. Divide the patient's weight in pounds by 2 and subtract 10%.