A patient is diagnosed with hemolytic anemia. The blood test used to diagnose this health problem is:
a. red blood cell count c. complete blood count
b. white blood cell count d. hemoglobin electro-phoresis
D
Hemoglobin electrophoresis refers to a laboratory test that uses an electromagnetic field and a cathode to identify various types of hemolytic anemia.
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The nurse caring for a patient with a permanent sigmoid colostomy expects which type of fecal discharge?
A) Solid feces B) Semi-mushy feces C) Mushy feces D) Liquid feces
A female patient will be starting therapy with
oral isotretinoin (Amnesteem) as part of treatment for severe acne, and the nurse is providing teaching. Which teaching point will the nurse include in her teaching plan about isotretinoin? a. "You will have to use two contraceptive methods while on this drug." b. "You must avoid sexual activity while on this drug." c. "You will have to avoid pregnancy for 2 weeks after taking this drug." d. "If you are taking an oral contraceptive, you may take this drug."
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