Explain what was discovered with the second set of lab values that enabled the physician to make the correct diagnosis
The physician was able to make the connection with a very small MCV and a normal MCHC with an elevated RBC. This caused him to look further and he found serum iron already elevated with a high side of normal TIBC, transferrin, and % saturation. Ferritin, a measure of iron storage, was also already high. All of this indicates that additional iron would cause an overload and could be serious.
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Which statement is true about a safe, effective care environment for older adults?
a. Cold beer with steak and potatoes is a good meal for an older adult on a hot day. b. They are more likely to be in a fatal motor vehicle accident than younger drivers. c. Barrier-free buses and low fares make public transit a safe transportation option. d. A nurse's perception of temperature is a useful guide for patient thermal needs.
The nurse is attempting to withdraw 1 mL of fluid into a 3 mL syringe, and is pulling on the plunger. The fluid is not flowing into the syringe, and the nurse has withdrawn the plunger to the 2.5 mL line
Which action would the nurse take to correct this problem? 1. Change the needle because the current needle is clogged. 2. Inject air into the vial and draw out the remaining fluid. 3. Throw the vial away and obtain a new one, because this one is defective. 4. Obtain a larger syringe to withdraw the medication.
Clinical manifestations of methamphetamine use include which of the following?
A) Weight gain B) Moist mucous membranes C) Acne D) Vasodilation of blood vessels
A student nurse is doing clinical hours at an OB/GYN clinic. The student is helping to develop a plan of care for a patient with gonorrhea has presented at the clinic
The student knows that the care plan for this patient should be include what in the treatment of gonorrhea? A) Radiation therapy to destroy cancerous cells B) Avoid use of tampons C) Vaginal smear D) The patient should also be treated for chlamydia