The nurse should include which of the following instructions for the parents of a child with hemophilia A?  

A nurse is assessing a client who has disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC).  Which of the following should the nurse expect?

The nurse notes that the client’s platelet count is 400,000 mm3.  What action should the nurse take? (Normal value range: platelet count 150,000-400,000 mm3)

A client with severe anemia reports symptoms of tachycardia, palpitations, exertional dyspnea, cool extremities and dizziness with ambulation.  Laboratory test results reveal a hemoglogin of 8 g/dL and a hematocrit of 24%.  Based on the data, which nursing diagnosis is the priority for this client? (Normal value ranges: hemoglobin – female 12-16 g/dL/ male 14-18 g/dL, hematocrit – female 37-47%/ male 42-52%)

A client who is diagnosed with acute sickle cell crisis reports severe pain.  Which medication does the nurse anticipate would be prescribed for pain control at this time?

A nurse is caring for a child with a diagnosis of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). Which of the following nursing interventions would be appropriate when caring for this child?

The nurse is assessing a client with type 2 diabetes. The assessment findings include lethargy, glucose level of 804 mg/dL, tachycardia and negative ketones. What would the symptoms be most indicative of? (Normal value range: fasting glucose 74-106 mg/dL) 

A nurse is caring for a client who reports a new onset of severe chest pain.  Which of the following actions should the nurse take to determine if the client is experiencing a myocardial infarction?

A client with second degree burns has been receiving Morphine through Patient Controlled Analgesia (PCA) for over a week. The client wakes up frequently during the night complaining of pain. What action by the nurse is most appropriate?

A client is brought to the Emergency Department reporting fatigue, large amounts of bruising to the extremities, and abdominal pain localized in the left upper quadrant.  Laboratory results reveal severe anemia, significant neutropenia and thrombocytopenia.  Based on the findings, what is the most likely diagnosis of this client?