A newly admitted client has an elevated reticulocyte count. Which disorder does the nurse suspect in this client?
A. Aplastic anemia
B. Hemolytic anemia
C. Infectious process
D. Leukemia
Ans: A. Aplastic anemia
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The nurse uses a picture to explain that twins who share a placenta, come from one fertilized ovum, and are identical are identified as:
a. dizygotic. b. trizygotic c. genetically different. d. monozygotic.
An emergency department (ED) supervisor has noted an increase in sick calls and bickering among the ED staff after a week with multiple trauma incidents. What action by the supervisor is most helpful?
a. Organize a pizza party for each shift. b. Remind staff of facility sick-leave policy. c. Arrange critical incident stress debriefing. d. Talk individually with staff members.
The nurse is planning a teaching session regarding ulcers for the residents of an assisted living complex. Which of the concepts may be included in the presentation?
1. Gastric ulcers are more common then duodenal ulcers. 2. The individual with a peptic ulcer will most likely experience pain with an empty stomach. 3. A colonoscopy is the most common test used to diagnose the presence of a gastric ulcer. 4. The first sign of a peptic ulcer may be serious gastrointestinal bleeding.
A nurse wishes to gain more knowledge about informatics in an informal manner. The nurse understands that this can be done through:
a. seminars and scholarly journals. b. master's program in nursing informatics. c. doctoral program in nursing informatics. d. bachelor's program in computer technology.