What is one of the effects of splenectomy?
A. Chronic hemolytic anemia
B. Increased susceptibility to systemic bacterial infections
C. Increased likelihood of developing leukemias and lymphomas
D. Pernicious anemia
B
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a. "There is no cure or treatment for Alzheimer's disease." b. "Medications have shown little improvement in symptoms." c. "Medications for the disease have been found to improve thinking abilities, behavior, and daily functioning in some clients." d. "Alternative therapies, such as co-enzyme Q-10 and ginkgo biloba, are more effective than any of the prescription medications used to treat the symptoms."
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a. People aged 15 to 24 years b. People aged 25 to 34 years c. People aged 35 to 65 years d. People over age 65 years
During a home visit, the nurse learns that a new mother is fatigued because the baby is not sleeping well. Which suggestion should the nurse make to help decrease this client's fatigue?
A) Advise the client to alternate night feedings with the baby's father to allow each parent to rest. B) Suggest that the client ask the neighbors to babysit one night a week. C) Ask the physician for medication to restore energy. D) Increase exercise time each week to promote energy.
The nurse is caring for an adult patient who had symptoms of unstable angina during admission to the hospital. The most appropriate nursing diagnosis for the discomfort associated with angina is what?
A) Deficient knowledge about underlying disease and methods for avoiding complications B) Anxiety related to fear of death C) Ineffective cardiopulmonary tissue perfusion secondary to coronary artery disease (CAD) D) Noncompliance related to failure to accept necessary lifestyle changes