The patient receiving Epogen asks how soon there will be an increase in his red blood cell count. The nurse's best reply is that the initial increase in red cells should be seen in:
1. 2 days.
2. 1 weeks.
3. 10 days.
4. 2 weeks.
3
Epoetin alfa (Epogen) stimulates the bone marrow to produce more red blood cells in about 2 days.
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a. Decreases as one grows older b. Is unique to each person c. Follows a predictable course d. Is common to all mentally ill persons
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dizziness and nausea. Which structure of this patient's ear is most likely to have a dysfunction causing his symptoms? a. Middle ear b. Organ of Corti c. Semicircular canals d. Cochlea
Which of the following most influences a person's understanding of his or her disease process?
a. Access to health care b. Educational level c. Gender d. Socioeconomic level
A patient who underwent eye surgery is required to wear an eye patch until the scheduled postoperative clinic visit. Which nursing diagnosis will the nurse include in the plan of care?
a. Disturbed body image related to eye trauma and eye patch b. Risk for falls related to temporary decrease in stereoscopic vision c. Ineffective health maintenance related to inability to see surroundings d. Ineffective denial related to inability to admit the impact of the eye injury