A patient with chronic renal failure has frequent blood work ordered so that the care team can monitor the progression of his disease
The nurse has noted a consistent downward trend in the patient's levels of hemoglobin, hematocrit, and red blood cells (RBCs). The nurse understands that this is likely attributable to what pathophysiologic phenomenon?
A) Inadequate metabolism of folic acid
B) Increased hemolysis of red cells by the spleen
C) Decreased synthesis and release of erythropoietin
D) Aplastic anemia
C
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A nurse is cleansing a patient's infected pressure ulcer. What type of equipment would be appropriate to use?
a. A needleless 60-mL syringe b. A needleless 30-mL syringe c. A 10-mL syringe with a 24-gauge needle d. A 30-mL syringe with an 18-gauge needle
The parents of a preschool child ask the nurse why their child needs to have her "eyes tested
" The nurse explains that although evaluating the visual acuity in a young child can be difficult, the American Academy of Pediatric recommends that visual acuity testing be assessed on all children beginning no later than age _________ years. Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
The process of obtaining, organizing, and conveying client health information to others in print or electronic format is referred to as
a. narration. b. documentation. c. care coordination. d. order entry.
A client with heart failure has orthopnea, tachycardia, fatigue, and activity intolerance. The nurse instructs the client that these symptoms are a result of the client's:
1. Inherent compensatory mechanisms trying to maintain a good blood pressure and oxygenation. 2. Inability to cope with the body's changing health. 3. Inability to follow instructions. 4. Inherent compensatory mechanisms that are malfunctioning.