A patient with multiple ecchymoses and occult blood in the stool has a decreased level of Factor VIII. Which should the nurse expect for this patient? Select all that apply.
A. Elevated prothrombin time
B. Normal platelet count
C. Administer fresh-frozen plasma as prescribed
D. Bleeding time within normal limits
E. Diagnosis of hemophilia B
Answer: D
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1. Calcium and vitamin D 2. Phosphorus and selenium 3. Iron and Vitamin K 4. Vitamin B12 and potassium
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The nurse is preparing to assess a family regarding the impact of one of its members being diagnosed with diabetes. What should the nurse include in this assessment?
1. The seriousness of the disorder 2. Whether the family has ever dealt with a chronic illness before 3. The age of the affected member 4. The financial impact the illness will have on the family 5. The number of members of the family
A patient underwent surgery for cancer and now needs follow-up chemotherapy. The patient reports anorexia, fatigue, and trouble concentrating and sleeping. A nurse would place highest priority on responding to which statement by the family member?
a. "We are so concerned about him. He hardly eats or sleeps anymore. Can something be done?" b. "We're not surprised he's depressed after all he is going through, but is there some medicine that can help him right now?" c. "We're not surprised he's so depressed. It ought to be expected after all that he's been through. He'll be back to normal after the chemotherapy.". d. "We can't wait for the chemotherapy to start. He worries about any remaining cancer starting to grow between the surgery and the chemotherapy.".