You have ordered a CBC for your patient you suspect has polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR). Which two clinical findings are common in patients with PMR?
A. Neutropenia and hypochromic, normocytic anemia
B. Normochromic, normocytic anemia and thrombocytosis
C. Microcytic, hypochromic anemia and reticulocytopenia
D. Macrocytic, hyperchromic anemia and leukocytopenia
B
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The nurse is caring for a dying client in a hospice setting. The family is unsure whether to go home for rest or spend the night with the client. Which body system would the nurse assess to provide the first data on decline?
A) Central nervous system B) Cardiovascular system C) Respiratory system D) Gastrointestinal system
The nurse is obtaining the health history of a patient who is being assessed for possible heart failure (HF). Which patient statement should the nurse identify as being associated with this condition?
1. "I break out in a cold sweat when I eat a large meal." 2. "I am sleepy after I eat lunch every day." 3. "I have to prop myself up on three pillows to sleep at night. Otherwise I can't breathe." 4. "I feel better with my legs down when I sit in my favorite chair."
Which changes are intended responses of first-line antituberculosis drugs? (select all that apply)
a. Sputum is mobilized (increased). b. Cough is decreased. c. Fatigue is eliminated. d. Weight is gained. e. Sputum culture for TB is negative. f. Future TB tests are negative.
A client has been admitted to the unit following a partial thyroidectomy. The nurse anticipates which of the following as a nursing diagnosis for this client?
1. Impaired Memory 2. Anxiety 3. Impaired Mobility 4. Disturbed Personal Identity