A complete blood count (CBC) was ordered for a client receiv…
A complete blood count (CBC) was ordered for a client receiving cisplatin for treatment of ovarian cancer. The most recent results are shown below: WBC 1400/mm3 RBC 4.3 x 1012/L Hemoglobin 12.1 g/dL Hematocrit 36.5% Platelets 170,000/mm3 Albumin 4.5 g/dL It is important for the nurse to consider which of the following for this client?
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A patient is admitted to the emergency department with severe abdominal pain and rebound tenderness. Vital signs include temperature 102° F (38.3° C), pulse 120 beats/min, respirations 32 breaths/min, and blood pressure (BP) 80/54 mm Hg. Which prescribed intervention should the nurse implement first?
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A nurse is caring for a client who states, ” I have got to get out of this hospital ! They have found my address and are coming for my family” The nurse responds, “Don’t worry, no one will harm your family.” Which of the following types of communication breakdown does this response represent?
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