While performing a morning assessment of an elderly patient on a subacute medical unit, the nurse notes petechiae on a patient's lower extremities
When checking this patient's most recent blood work, the nurse should pay particular attention to the patient's level of:
A) Platelets
B) Neutrophils
C) Iron
D) Albumin
A
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You are working in a Pediatric Clinic at the local hospital. You have performed a complete physical on four children. Referral is indicated in which situation?
a. Secondary sex characteristics present, no menses, age 15 b. No secondary sex characteristics, age 12 c. Secondary sex characteristics present, age 11 d. No secondary sex characteristics, age 14
John Snow is called the "father of epidemiology" because of his work with
a. Cholera b. Malaria c. Polio d. Germ theory
Accuracy is a very important factor when collecting specimens
True False
A nursing assistant should not assist patients with removing and cleaning dentures
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.