A nurse assessing the stat lab results realizes that an increase in the patient's mean corpuscular volume could possibly be which of the following?
A) Folate deficiency
B) Sickle cell
C) Chronic disease
D) Endocarditis
C
You might also like to view...
A husband in the labor suite is concerned that as his wife's labor progresses, she has become distant, is not interested in conversation, and, at times, is short with him. Which response by the nurse is best?
A. "Don't worry; women often get this way during labor." B. "Maybe if you step out for a while, she'll feel better." C. "She must concentrate to cope with her labor." D. "This is a difficult period; it will be over shortly."
When political parties take opposing positions on an issue, the different opinions and subsequent decisions are said to be:
a. invalid. c. political. b. partisan. d. unethical.
During the health history, the client reports back and knee pain. Which of the following interview questions should the nurse ask in order to further define the client's complaints? (Select all that apply.)
1. "When did the pain start?" 2. "What, if anything, lessens the pain?" 3. "Have you sought help for this pain before?" 4. "Can you describe the pain you feel to me?" 5. "Is there anything that makes the pain worse?" 6. "Has the pain affected your ability to earn a living?"
Which of the following types of documentation is represented by the statement, "Patient is wheezing and experiencing some dyspnea on exertion"?
a. The "S" in SOAP documentation b. Focus documentation c. The "P" of PIE documentation d. The "R" in DAR documentation