The nurse is teaching a client with polycythemia vera about potential complications from this disease. Which manifestations would the nurse include in the client’s teaching plan? Select all that apply. A. Hearing loss B. Visual disturbance C. Headache D. Orthopnea E. Gout F. Weight loss Correct Answers: B, C, D,… Read More »
The nurse would instruct the client to eat which of the following foods to obtain the best supply of vitamin B12? A. Whole grains B. Green leafy vegetables C. Meats and dairy products D. Broccoli and Brussels sprouts Correct Answer: C. Meats and dairy products Good sources of vitamin… Read More »
When a client is diagnosed with aplastic anemia, the nurse monitors for changes in which of the following physiological functions? A. Bleeding tendencies B. Intake and output C. Peripheral sensation D. Bowel function Correct Answer: A. Bleeding tendencies Aplastic anemia decreases the bone marrow production of RBCs,… Read More »
Which of the following blood components is decreased in anemia? A. Erythrocytes B. Granulocytes C. Leukocytes D. Platelets Correct Answer: A. Erythrocytes Anemia is defined as a decreased number of erythrocytes (red blood cells). RBC are produced in the bone marrow and released into circulation. Approximately 1%… Read More »
A client with anemia may be tired due to a tissue deficiency of which of the following substances? A. Carbon dioxide B. Factor VIII C. Oxygen D. T-cell antibodies Correct Answer: C. Oxygen Anemia stems from a decreased number of red blood cells and the resulting deficiency… Read More »
Which of the following cells is the precursor to the red blood cell (RBC)? A. B cell B. Macrophage C. Stem cell D. T cell Correct Answer: C. Stem cell The precursor to the RBC is the stem cell. B cells, macrophages, and T cells, and lymphocytes,… Read More »
Which of the following symptoms is expected with hemoglobin of 10 g/dl? A. None B. Pallor C. Palpitations D. Shortness of breath Correct Answer: A. None Mild anemia usually has no clinical signs. Palpitations, SOB, and pallor are all associated with severe anemia. Whether or not a… Read More »
Which of the following diagnostic findings are most likely for a client with aplastic anemia? A. Decreased production of T-helper cells. B. Decreased levels of white blood cells, red blood cells, and platelets. C. Increased levels of WBCs, RBCs, and platelets. D. Reed-Sternberg cells and lymph node enlargement. … Read More »
A client with iron deficiency anemia is scheduled for discharge. Which instruction about prescribed ferrous gluconate therapy should the nurse include in the teaching plan? A. “Take the medication with an antacid.” B. “Take the medication with a glass of milk.” C. “Take the medication with cereal.” D. “Take the medication… Read More »
Which of the following disorders results from a deficiency of factor VIII? A. Sickle cell disease B. Christmas disease C. Hemophilia A D. Hemophilia B Correct Answer: C. Hemophilia A Hemophilia A results from a deficiency of factor VIII. A hereditary hemorrhagic disorder resulting from congenital deficit… Read More »