Which Complete Blood Count (CBC) should the nurse expect to see on the patient with iron deficiency anemia? 

The nurse prepares to treat the patient with chronic anemia in stable ventricular tachycardia through what nursing action?

The nurse is caring for a patient receiving a blood transfusion. Immediately after starting the transfusion the patient complains of severe back pain and chest tightness. After stopping the transfusion the nurse phones the physician. Which orders should the nurse anticipate?

A patient is diagnosed with heart failure related to severe anemia. Of the following nursing actions, which is most important to the patient’s recovery?

A patient has had a history of frequent infections and is complaining of bruising and is tired all the time. The nurse looks at the labs and sees a Hemoglobin of 9 a platelet count of 6,000 and a WBC of 3,000. The nurse expects the patient will be worked up for which disorder?

The nurse is caring for a patient with sepsis when suddenly the patient begins to bleed from his IV site, nose, and mouth. Lab results reveal a prolonged partial thromboplastin time (PTT) and elevated D Dimer. Which intervention should the nurse expect?

In caring for a patient with immune thrombocytopenia purpura (ITP) who is not responding to conservative treatment, the nurse expects to prepare the patient for what alternative treatment option?

A client with a history of sickle cell disease develops sudden cardiac arrest, and CPR is initiated. Which hematologic complication most likely contributed to this event?

The healthcare provider prescribes heparin sodium at 1000 units/h. Heparin sodium 25,000 units in 250 mL(s) of normal saline is available. How may mL(s)/h should the nurse administer the medication via a pump? (Round to the nearest whole number)________mL(s)/h

A client has been living with anemia for several years and has experienced recent declines in hemoglobin levels despite active treatment. What assessment finding would signal chronic complications of anemia?