A client undergoing a complete blood cell (CBC) count for the detection of anemia
wants to know more about hemoglobin. Which should the nurse explain to the client as
being the main function of hemoglobin?
A) Gives its oxygen to cells of the body and picks up carbon dioxide
B) Defends the body against disease organisms, toxins, and irritants
C) Essential for blood clotting, plug formation, and further hemostasis
D) Releases chemicals to assist the body in detoxifying foreign proteins
A
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A nurse has integrated the principles of evidence-based practice into care. EBP has the potential to help the nurse achieve what goal?
A) Increasing career satisfaction B) Obtaining federal grant money C) Ensuring high quality patient care D) Enhancing the public's esteem for nursing
A patient who is alert and oriented is threatening to leave the hospital against medical advice (AMA). What action should the nurse take?
a. Forcibly detain and restrain the patient. b. Administer a sedative hypnotic medication. c. Prevent patient from leaving until an AMA form is signed. d. Notify the physician that the patient is threatening to leave AMA.
Which conditions may contribute to disability? Select all that apply
a. Violence b. Tobacco use c. Lack of access to health care d. Unsanitary living conditions
A nurse is applying the nursing process and is involved in establishing priorities. The nurse is most likely in which phase of the nursing process?
A) Assessment B) Diagnosis C) Outcome identification and planning D) Implementation