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The nurse is reviewing the lab results of a patient diagnosed with multiple myeloma. Which would the nurse expect to note specifically in this disorder? A. increased white blood cells B. increased calcium levels C. decreased BUN level D. decreased number of plasma cells in the bone marrow correct answers B. increased calcium levels A patient is admitted to the hospital with a suspected diagnosis of Hodgkin's disease. Which assessment finding would the nurse expect to note specifically in...

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Pediatric respiratory system correct answers -Larger head -Obligate nose breathers -Smaller nares -Larger tongue -More flexible airway -Narrow airway Pediatric respiratory assessment correct answers Inspection: -Respiratory effort -Respiratory rate -Use of accessory muscles/retractions -Nasal flaring -Head bobbing -Color Subcostal retractions correct answers Pulling in of the abdomen just below the rib cage (belly breathing) Intercostal retractions correct answers Pulling in...

The nurse receives laboratory results on 4 patients. Which result should the nurse address first? A. A patient being treated for heart failure with a potassium of 2.6 mEq/L B. A patient who is 24 hours S/P Total Knee Replacement with a hemoglobin of 9.1 mg/dL C. A patient on Warfarin for atrial fibrillation with an INR of 3.3 D. A dialysis patient with a creatinine of 5.7 mg/dL correct answers A. A patient being treated for heart failure with a potassium of 2.6 mEq/L The nurse is prepar...

Healthcare Associated Infection - what is it? what makes it an HAI? Synonym? correct answers Include localized or systemic conditions resulting from an adverse reaction to the presence of an infectious agent(s) or its toxin(s) - no evidence that the infection was present or incubating at the time of admission to the acute care setting. - After discharge from the hospital an infection could still be considered HAI based on certain factors (e.g. Time). - Synonyms: Hospital Acquired Infection...

What type of cell is usually the reason for head and neck cancers correct answers squamous Primary risk factor for laryngeal cancer correct answers alcohol and tobacco use What is the earliest sign of Laryngeal cancer correct answers hoarseness Where does Laryngeal cancer most often metastasize to? correct answers lungs Precancerous cells for laryngeal cancer correct answers leukoplakia Symptoms of Laryngeal Cancer correct answers hoarseness for two weeks raspy low voice persist...

Bartholin's glands correct answers at the opening of vagina, secrete mucous for lubrication Skene's glands correct answers upper end of vagina, "g-spot", implicated as vaginal orgasm ovaries correct answers secrete estrogen and progesterone testicles correct answers produce testosterone and sperm, hang because they need to be 2 degrees cooler epidydimis correct answers stores sperm, moves it from testes to vas deferens prostate gland correct answers secretes alkaline fluid tha...

A nurse is caring for a client who was recently admitted to the emergency department following a head on MVA. Client is unresponsive, has spontaneous respirations of 22/min, and a laceration on his forehead that is bleeding. Which of the following is the priority nursing action at this time? A) Keep neck stabilized B) Insert NG tube C) Monitor pulse and BP frequently D) Establish IV access and start fluid replacement correct answers *A* Keep neck stabilized Rationale: the greates...

A nurse is completing a health history on a client whose diagnosis is chronic gastritis. Which of the data should the nurse consider most significantly related to the etiology of the client's health problem? a. Takes over-the-counter antacids frequently throughout the day. b. Smokes one pack of cigarettes daily. c. Consumes one or more protein drinks daily. d. Reports a history of social drinking on a weekly basis. correct answers Smokes one pack of cigarettes daily. A client who exper...