A client in the intensive care unit who has a brain tumor ha…
A client in the intensive care unit who has a brain tumor has experienced a sharp decline. The care team suspects that water and protein have crossed the blood-brain barrier and been transferred from the vascular space into the client’s interstitial space. Which diagnosis best captures this pathophysiology?
Read DetailsA client with a diagnosis of hemolytic anemia has gone to a…
A client with a diagnosis of hemolytic anemia has gone to a community-based laboratory for follow-up blood work. The phlebotomist confirms with the client that hematocrit is one of the components of the blood work. The client replies, “I thought the point of the blood work was to see how many red blood cells I have today.” How could the phlebotomist best respond to the client’s statement?
Read DetailsA 39-year-old female with HIV has been characterized as a ty…
A 39-year-old female with HIV has been characterized as a typical progressor by her care team, and is experiencing an increase in her manifestations and complaints as her CD4+ count declines. Which health problem would her care team most likely attribute to a cause other than her HIV?
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A 44-year-old hospitalized client with a diagnosis of end-stage acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) has been placed on neutropenic precautions that limit his interaction with visitors, staff, and other clients. What is the underlying rationale for these precautions?
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