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A patient with anemia is experiencing increased fatigue and occasional
palpitations at rest. The nurse would expect the patient's laboratory findings to
include:
A) normal red blood cell (RBC) indices Correct Answer: D) a hemoglobin (HB)
of 8.6 g/L
Which menu choice indicates that the patient understands the nurse's teaching
about best dietary choices for iron-deficiency anemia? Correct Answer: B)
Omelet and whole wheat toast
A patient who is receiving methotrexate develops a megaloblastic anemia. The
nurse will anticipate teaching the patient about increasing oral intake of
Correct Answer: C) folic acid
A 52-year-old patient has a new diagnosis of pernicious anemia. After teaching the
patient about pernicious anemia, the nurse determines that the patient understands
the disorder when the patient states Correct Answer: ?? I would rather use the
nasal spray than have to get injections of vitamin B12
,A patient is hospitalized for treatment of severe hemolytic anemia. An appropriate
nursing action for the patient is to Correct Answer: alternate periods of rest and
activity
A patient is admitted to the hospital with a sickle cell crisis. While caring for the
patient during the crisis, it is important for the nurse to Correct Answer: evaluate
the effectiveness of opioid analgesics
Which statement by a patient with sickle cell anemia indicates good understanding
of the nurse's teaching about prevention of sickle cell crisis? Correct Answer:
"risk for a crisis can be lowered by having an annual influenza vaccination
When planning discharge teaching for the patient who was admitted with a sickle
cell crisis, which instruction will the nurse include? Correct Answer: Avoid
exposure to crowds as much as possible
During the admission assessment of a patient with hemolytic anemia, the nurse
notes jaundice of the sclerae. The nurse will plan to check the laboratory results for
Correct Answer: the bilirubin level
A patient who has been receiving a heparin infusion and warfarin (Coumadin) for a
deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is diagnosed with heparin-induced thrombocytopenia
(HIT). Which action will the nurse include in the plan of care?
Correct Answer: Flush all intermittent IV lines using normal saline
During treatment of the patient with an acute exacerbation of polycythemia vera, a
critical action by the nurse is to Correct Answer: monitor fluid intake and output
Which nursing intervention will be included in the care plan for a patient with
immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP)? Correct Answer: ??Avoid
intramuscular (IM) injections
, Which laboratory information will the nurse monitor to detect heparin-induced
thrombocytopenia (HIT) in a patient who is receiving a continuous heparin
infusion? Correct Answer: Activated partial thromboplastin time
After the nurse has finished teaching a patient about taking oral ferrous sulfate,
which patient statement indicates that additional instruction is needed? Correct
Answer: ?? I will call the doctor if my stools start to turn black
A patient is admitted to the hospital with idiopathic aplastic anemia. Which of
these collaborative problems will the nurse include when developing the care plan?
Correct Answer: Potential complication: infection
A patient with type A hemophilia has been admitted to the hospital with severe
pain and swelling in the right knee. During the initial care of the patient, the nurse
should Correct Answer: Immobilize the knee
A patient with von Willebrand disease is admitted to the hospital for minor knee
surgery. The nurse will review the coagulation survey to check the Correct
Answer: Bleeding time
A routine complete blood count indicates that a patient may have myelodysplastic
syndrome. At this time, the nurse will plan to teach the patient about Correct
Answer: Bone marrow biopsy
Which action will be included in the care plan for a hospitalized patient who is
neutropenic? Correct Answer: ??check the oral temperature every 4 hours