A patient who has been awaiting several days for the results…
A patient who has been awaiting several days for the results of a bone marrow biopsy. He is experiencing stress as a result of uncertainty and the possibility that abnormal cell growth may be detected. A physical examination and blood work due to the stress will likely yield which result?
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A myocardial infarction is death of myocardial cells. The most common cause is atherosclerotic plaques that disrupt blood flow to the myocardium resulting in cellular injury. What best describes the disruption of cell function?
Read DetailsA patient is suffering from anxiety. She states “my heart ra…
A patient is suffering from anxiety. She states “my heart races, I feel super sweaty and can’t catch my breath”. It is getting severe and interfering with her daily activities of living. Her PCP has prescribed counseling and a beta-1 adrenergic blocker. How would the beta-1 adrenergic blocker help her anxiety?
Read DetailsAs a nurse prepares to change a patient’s wound dressing, th…
As a nurse prepares to change a patient’s wound dressing, the patient states that they are afraid that it will be painful. Noting that the patient’s heart rate and respiratory rate have increased, the nurse adjusts the plan of care to reflect care for a patient in which phase of the “general adaptation syndrome”?
Read DetailsAn 84-year-old patient’s blood culture has come back positiv…
An 84-year-old patient’s blood culture has come back positive for bacteria, despite the fact that his oral temperature remained within normal range. Which of the following statements is a reason for fever response alterations that occur in the elderly?
Read DetailsA patient presented to the emergency department of the hospi…
A patient presented to the emergency department of the hospital with a swollen, reddened, painful leg wound and has been diagnosed with methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) cellulitis (subcutaneous infection). The patient’s health care provider has ordered a complete blood count and white cell differential. Which blood component is likely to be elevated?
Read DetailsYou are working with a patient with severe osteoarthritis. Y…
You are working with a patient with severe osteoarthritis. You note that their skin has several bruises in various stages of healing. Further examination of their records indicates they take aspirin for their arthritis. Which statement below describes the association of aspirin and the patient’s bruising?
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