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?

Which of the following lab data is consistent with a client diagnosed with hemophilia?

A client is admitted to the hospital with a two day history of abdominal pain and severe diarrhea.  Which arterial blood gas (ABG) value should the nurse expect to see with this client? (Normal value ranges: pH 7.35-7.45, pCO2 35-45 mm Hg, HCO3 21-28 mEq/L, PaO2 80-100 mm Hg)

A client develops bilateral pneumonia due to the coronavirus.  Which arterial blood gas (ABG) results are likely to be present? (Normal value ranges: pH 7.35-7.45, pCO2 35-45 mm Hg, HCO3 21-28 mEq/L)

A client is admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis of respiratory acidosis secondary to an overdose of barbiturates.  Which assessment finding would the nurse anticipate?

A client admitted with diabetic ketoacidosis has a serum glucose level of 732 mg/dL and a serum potassium level of 2.1 mEq/L. Which action prescribed by the health care provider should the nurse take first? (Normal value range: fasting glucose 74-106 mg/dL, potassium 3.5-5.0 mEq/L)

A client hospitalized with sickle cell crisis frequently asks for opioid pain medication often shortly after receiving a dose. The nurses on the unit believe that the client is drug seeking. When the client requests pain medication, what action by the nurse is best?

A nurse is reviewing the PT, aPTT, and INR laboratory values for a client who is experiencing an acute episode of disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC). Which of the following laboratory results should the nurse expect?

Which of the following are at risk for developing Disseminated Intravascular Clotting (DIC)? Select all that apply.

The nurse is reviewing the Complete Blood Count (CBC) of a 47 year old, female client with an elevated temperature.  Which information will be most important for the nurse to communicate to the health care provider? Normal Lab Reference Ranges: Hgb (Hemoglobin)  Female: 12-16 g/dL Male:  14-18 g/dL Hct (Hematocrit)  Female: 37-47% Male: 42-52% WBC (white blood cell count): 5,000 – 10,000 mm3 Neutrophils: 55-70% Lymphocytes: 20-40% Monocytes: 2-8% Eosinophils: 1-4% Basophils: 0.5-1% Platelet Count: 150,000 – 400,000 mm3