What was the purpose of the bone marrow biopsy?
What will be an ideal response?
Cancer cannot be diagnosed without a definitive cytologic study. The bone marrow biopsy was
done to retrieve the bone marrow tissue necessary to make a diagnosis. There are several types of
leukemia; knowing the specific type helps guide the care plan.
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A) Heart rate 110 beats per minute B) Oxygen saturation level 86% C) Urine output 20 mL per hour D) No evidence of bleeding
The nurse is discussing safety with an older client during an assessment. The nurse should explain measures to slow bone loss to reduce the risk of:
1. muscle weakness. 2. kidney damage. 3. skeletal fractures. 4. diabetes mellitus.
A patient diagnosed with schizophrenia tells the clinic nurse, "I stopped taking my antipsychotic medication two days ago
" Previously, the patient was compliant and had good symptom control. What assessment finding would the nurse expect at this visit? a. Mood instability b. Paranoid delusions c. No evidence of symptoms d. Mental clouding and confusion
The nurse is providing education to nursing staff on quality care initiatives. Which statement would be the most accurate description of the impact of health care financing on quality care?
a. "Hospitals are reimbursed for all costs incurred if care is documented electronically." b. "Payment for patient care is primarily based on clinical outcomes and patient satisfaction." c. "If a patient develops a catheter-related infection, the hospital receives additional funding." d. "Because hospitals are accountable for overall care, it is not nursing's responsibility to monitor care delivered by others."