Author Question: The client with thalassemia intermedia has a hemoglobin level of 9.0. The nurse is preparing an ... (Read 45 times)

beccaep · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

The client with thalassemia intermedia has a hemoglobin level of 9.0. The nurse is preparing an education session for the client. Which statement should the nurse include?

1. You need to increase your intake of meat and other iron-rich foods.
2. Your low hemoglobin could put you into preterm labor.
3. Increasing your vitamin C intake will help your hemoglobin level.
4. You should not take iron supplements.

Question 2

The nurse walks in to find the patient crying after the physician informed her of her diagnosis of human papilloma virus (HPV).

Which statement by the nurse conveys an attitude of acceptance toward the patient with a sexually transmitted infection? 1. Don't worry about it. In a few weeks, with treatment, the lesions will disappear.
2. You seem upset. I'll get the doctor.
3. You seem upset. Can I help answer any questions?
4. I think you need to see a therapist.

s.meritte · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

4
Explanation: 4. Folic acid supplements are indicated for women with thalassemia, but iron supplements are not given.

Answer to Question 2

3
Rationale 1: This patient needs a caring person to listen to her and convey acceptance of her. This statement does not convey this.
Rationale 2: The patient does not need the doctor at this time.
Rationale 3: The nurse's attitude of acceptance and matter-of-factness conveys to the woman that she is still an acceptable person who happens to have an infection.
Rationale 4: It is not up to the nurse to determine whether this patient needs a therapist.