Nursing 308 Questions with Complete Solutions

The nurse is caring for the following clients. Which client should the nurse assess FIRST? A. the client whose partial thromboplastin time (PTT) is 38 seconds. B. The client whose hemoglobin is 14 g/dl and hematocrit is 45%. C. The client whose platelet count is 75,000 per cubic millimeter of blood. D. The client whose red blood cell count is 4.8 x 10^6/mm^3. Correct Answer-Answer: C Rationale: A normal range for PTT is 32 to 39 seconds. These are normal hemoglobin/hematocrit levels for either a male or female client. A PLATELET COUNT OF LESS THAN 100,000 PER CUBIC MILLIMETER OF BLOOD INDICATES THROMBOCYTOPENIA. This is a normal red blood cell count. Which cast care instructions should the nurse provide to a client who just had a plaster cast applied to the right forearm? Select all that apply. a. Keep the cast clean and dry b. Allow the cast 24-72 hours to dry c. Keep the cast and extremity elevated d. Use a hairdryer set on warm to hot setting to dry the cast e. Use a soft padded object that will fit under the cast to scratch the skin under the cast Correct Answer-Answer: A: Keep the cast clean and dry.