To assess the effect of epoetin alfa on a client with chronic renal failure, the nurse would monitor
a. blood urea nitrogen level.
b. hematocrit level.
c. leukocyte count.
d. serum creatinine level.
B
Anemia in clients with chronic renal failure is treated primarily with erythropoietin, a hormone produced in the kidney that stimulates red blood cell production.
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The nurse is performing discharge teaching for a newly delivered first-time mom and her infant on the second postpartum day. Which statement indicates that teaching has been successful?
1. "Taking baths will help my perineum feel less sore each day." 2. "If I develop heavy bleeding, I should take my temperature." 3. "My bowel movements should resume in a week." 4. "I will go back to the doctor in four days for my RhoGAM shot."
The nurse is preparing a staff education in-service session for a group of new graduate nurses who will be working in a long-term care facility for children; many of the children have cerebral palsy (CP)
What statement should the nurse include in the training? a. Children with dyskinetic CP have a wide-based gait and repetitive movements. b. Children with spastic pyramidal CP have a positive Babinski sign and ankle clonus. c. Children with hemiplegia CP have mouth muscles and one lower limb affected. d. Children with ataxic CP have involvement of pharyngeal and oral muscles with dysarthria.
What should you suspect?
Mrs. Geller is somewhat quiet today. She has several bruises of different colors on the ulnar aspects of her forearms and on her abdomen. She otherwise has no complaints and her diabetes and hypertension are well managed. Her son from out of state accompanies her today and has recently moved in to help her. A) Overuse of aspirin B) Frequent falls C) Elder abuse D) Depression
A Medicare recipient has elected to pay a monthly premium for Medicare that will cover expenses such as laboratory services and equipment. Which of the following best describes this part of Medicare?
a. Part A b. Part B c. Part C d. Part D