A patient, newly diagnosed with thrombocytopenia, is admitted to the medical unit. After the admission assessment the patient asks the nurse to explain the disease. What should the nurse explain to the patient about this condition?
A) There could be an attack on the platelets by the antibodies
B) There could be decreased production of platelets
C) There could be elevated platelet production.
D) There could be decreased white blood cell production.
B
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Which of the following would be the concern of the nurse? a. A late psychological reaction of despair and hopelessness b. Depression that no one rescued her and saved her from the traumatic event c. Guilt and concern over what she could possibly have done to invite such an event d. Posttraumatic stress syndrome disorder (PTSD)
Which of the following details are NOT considered while staging asthma?
A. Nighttime awakenings B. Long-acting beta agonist usage C. Frequency of symptoms D. Spirometry findings
A 72-year-old client is admitted to have the right kidney removed after a diagnosis of cancer. The surgeon removed the left kidney. Medicare will no longer pay for preventable medical errors known as ____________
Fill in the blank with the correct words.
The nurse is discussing different types of ostomy appliances with a client with a new ostomy. During this discussion, the nurse should keep in mind that an ostomy appliance should
1. be changed daily. 2. protect the skin. 3. collect stool. 4. control odor. 5. be open, so the client can empty it sporadically throughout the day.