Which of the following lab values would be indicative of infection?
a. decrease in the pH of body fluids
b. increased neutrophil and lymphocyte count
c. negative cultures of involved body fluids
d. normal leukocyte count with increased eosinophils
B
The health history and physical assessment data correlate with the lab results to identify those clients at risk for infections. Lab values indicative of infection would include increased neutrophil and lymphocyte count, normal eosinophils and basophils, and possible increase in monocytes.
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A) g B) gr C) gm D) Gm
The ED nurse is caring for a patient who has been brought in by ambulance after sustaining a fall at home. What physical assessment finding is suggestive of a basilar skull fracture?
A) Epistaxis B) Periorbital edema C) Bruising over the mastoid D) Unilateral facial numbness
Following the insertion of a Paragard IUD, the nurse should counsel the client to
a. have the device replaced every year b. douche with a Betadine solution for 3 days c. use a backup method for the first month d. notify the physician if the tails cannot be felt
The four main domains of clinical preventive services that the practitioner will provide are
A. Counseling interventions, screening tests, immunizations, and chemoprophylaxis B. Counseling intervention, screening tests, immunizations, and education C. Counseling interventions, transportation, screening tests, and immunizations D. Screening tests, brief psychotherapy, immunizations, and chemoprophylaxis