The nurse explains that sickle cell crisis occurs when the sickle-shaped red blood cells:
1. rupture.
2. produce hemoglobin S.
3. interfere with blood production.
4. obstruct major arteries.
4
Circulatory obstruction causes severe pain in sickle cell anemia, which is the major symptom in sickle cell crisis.
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According to her circadian rhythm she would be best suited for which of the following positions? a. Full-time 8-hour day/evening rotation b. Part-time 12-hour day/night rotation posi-tion c. Full-time 12-hour night position d. Full-time 8-hour day position
The nurse is caring for a geriatric client and notices polypharmacy. Which diagnostic studies are anticipated?
A) Complete blood count B) Urinalysis C) Liver function studies D) Blood chemistry
Which one of the following statements about the benefits of universal design for all persons is the most accurate?
A) It is the right thing to do to allow access to the built environment for all persons including persons with disabilities. B) A healthier population may be achieved with attention to the environmental barriers that impede healthy lifestyles for all persons, including those with chronic or disabling conditions. C) The built environment refers to the naturally occurring features of the planet. D) Access implies universal design.
The nurse would identify which patient condition as a problem of impaired gas exchange secondary to a perfusion problem?
a. Peripheral arterial disease of the lower extremities b. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) c. Chronic asthma d. Severe anemia secondary to chemotherapy