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brutforce

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Which of the following interventions would be appropriate for a client recovering from a splenectomy?
 
  1. Assist with ambulation once per shift.
  2. Medicate for pain.
  3. Utilize strict infection control techniques.
  4. Encourage the client to deep breathe and cough every 8 hours.

Question 2

The nurse is concerned that a client will develop an overwhelming infection because which of the following laboratory values is low?
 
  1. Hematocrit
  2. Hemoglobin
  3. Eosinophils
  4. Neutropils



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Removal of the spleen often results in life-threatening infections known as overwhelming postsplenectomy infections. The nurse should utilize strict infection control techniques when providing care to this client. Ambulation and medicating for pain would be appropriate for any client recovering from surgery. Deep breathing and coughing should be done more frequently than every 8 hours.

Answer to Question 2

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Deficiency in neutrophils or neutropenia can cause an overwhelming bacterial infection. Low levels of hemoglobin and hematocrit affect the ability to supply oxygen to the client. Eosinophils are normally found in the blood in small quantities.




brutforce

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Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
:D TYSM


jamesnevil303

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

 

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