Which laboratory finding would the nurse expect in an older patient diagnosed with multiple myeloma?
1. Increased calcium level
2. Increased white blood cells
3. Decreased blood urea nitrogen level
4. Decreased number of plasma cells in the bone marrow
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Rationale: An elevated calcium level is not associated with multiple myeloma but may be seen in metastatic neoplasms.
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A dispute arises between an RN staff member and an LPN over a patient issue. The tension between the two begins to affect other staff members, who are drawn into the conflict; eventually, the team becomes polarized toward either the RN or the LPN
This situation might have been prevented through: a. Expediency in responding to the initial dispute, once it became apparent that it could not be resolved by the two parties themselves. b. Asking other staff members what the real issues were in the dispute between the RN and the LPN. c. Reassigning one of the parties to another unit when it became apparent that the two individuals could not resolve the dispute themselves. d. Calling a staff meeting at the onset of the dispute to allow the team and the RN and LPN to discuss the initial dispute.
The nurse is caring for a client who has fat malabsorption. On which signs of this disorder should the nurse assess this client?
a. Edema b. Brittle nails c. Dehydration d. Vitamin A deficiency
Which platelet value should the nurse report immediately to the physician?
A) 9,000 uL B) 150,000/uL C) 200,000/uL D) 300,000/uL
Which substance has the lowest rate of crossing renal tubular membranes and would therefore be excreted in the urine?
1. Lipid-soluble drugs 2. Volatile drugs 3. Ionized drugs 4. Non-ionized drugs