By knowing about variations in infants' blood count, nurses can ...

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By knowing about variations in infants' blood count, nurses can explain to their patients that
 
  a. A somewhat lower than expected red blood cell count could be the result of delay
  in clamping the umbilical cord.
  b. The early high white blood cell count (WBC) is normal at birth and should
  decrease rapidly.
  c. Platelet counts are higher than in adults for a few months.
  d. Even a modest vitamin K deficiency means a problem with the blood's ability to
  clot properly.

Question 2

When discussing estrogen replacement therapy (ERT) with a perimenopausal woman, the nurse should include the risks of
 
  a. Breast cancer
  b. Vaginal and urinary tract atrophy
  c. Osteoporosis
  d. Arteriosclerosis

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Answer to Question 1

B
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A Delayed clamping of the cord results in an increase in hemoglobin and the red
blood cell count.
B The WBC is high the first day of birth and then declines rapidly.
C The platelet count essentially is the same for newborns and adults.
D Clotting is sufficient to prevent hemorrhage unless the vitamin K deficiency is
significant.

Answer to Question 2

A
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A Women with a high risk of breast cancer should be counseled against using ERT.
B Estrogen prevents atrophy of vaginal and urinary tract tissue.
C Estrogen protects against the development of osteoporosis.
D Estrogen has a favorable effect on circulating lipids, reducing low density
lipoprotein (LDL) and total cholesterol and increasing high density lipoprotein
(HDL). It also has a direct antiatherosclerotic effect on the arteries.