The nurse analyzes the lab values for a child with leukemia…
The nurse analyzes the lab values for a child with leukemia who is receiving chemotherapy. The nurse notes that the platelet count is 19,500/mm3 (19.5). On the basis of this lab value, which intervention should the nurse include in the plan of care?
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What are two problems with the Deficit Model of Science Communication: A) It assumes that the public lacks scientific knowledge, ignoring people’s understanding of relevant scientific issues. B) It assumes that people just need to be given scientific facts in order to improve their engagement with science. C) It assumes that people need to be engaged in substantive decision-making about science, but that process is too time consuming. D) It assumes that science communicators should treat the public like scientists when they are not.
Read DetailsCase Study: A CHILD WITH ACUTE LYMPHOCYTIC LEUKEMIA M.R. is…
Case Study: A CHILD WITH ACUTE LYMPHOCYTIC LEUKEMIA M.R. is a 5-year-old seen in an ambulatory clinic for loss of weight. HISTORY: The child has had a series of upper respiratory infections with accompanying herpes simplex infections and otitis media since midwinter. They have lost 5 lb during spring months. The birthing parent has noticed “easy bleeding for the last 2 weeks.” The child has five ecchymotic areas on arms and seven on legs. Gums bleed easily as well. FAMILY PROFILE: The family is intact. The child is the youngest of four children (others are 19, 16, and 14 years). The nonbirthing parent works as self-employed landscaper. The birthing parent works part-time as a substitute language teacher. DAY HISTORY: Nutrition: The child likes all foods; appetite loss noticed during spring months. The child takes one multivitamin tablet daily. Sleep: Sleeps 8 hours per night; still sleepy in morning and difficult to awaken. Recreation/school: Enjoys playing soccer or with “Barbie dolls” after school but hasn’t played soccer for the last 2 weeks because of fatigue. The child attends kindergarten at local school; they have missed 32 days since start of second semester from illness or “tiredness.” HISTORY OF PAST ILLNESSES: Immunizations up to date. No hospitalizations. No allergies. PHYSICAL EXAMINATION: Height: 43 in. (75%); weight: 32 lb (3%); BMI: 13.4; BP: 102/60 mm Hg General appearance: Listless-appearing, pale 5-year-old White female; patch in place over right eye; four ecchymotic areas approximately 3 cm × 2 cm obvious on arms. Child appears tired; had been sleeping in waiting room; their nose is draining clear fluid and they were holding hand over left ear. M.R. is diagnosed as having acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL). Question 2 of 4: M.R. is prescribed leucovorin after methotrexate therapy. When planning M.R.’s care, the nurse should identify what goal of leucovorin?
Read DetailsCase Study Question 5 of 6 16-year-old client with fainting…
Case Study Question 5 of 6 16-year-old client with fainting episodes is admitted to the children’s medical surgical unit to treat the dehydration. The nurse receives orders. Which tasks can the nurse delegate to the healthcare technician? Select all that apply.
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Imagine you’re in your car, which is equipped with a convex spherical side mirror. The mirror has a radius of curvature of 72 cm. As you’re parked, you notice a Cybertruck parked 5 meters behind you. This Cybertruck’s image height in the mirror is 1.1 cm. How tall is the Cybertruck?
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