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D2AR0N

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The nurse is caring for a client who has frequent allergic reactions to allergens. The nurse reviews the client's WBC (white blood count) and expects to see a rise in which value during the client's allergic reaction?
 
  1. Red blood cells
  2. Neutrophils
  3. Eosinophils
  4. Platelets

Question 2

The nurse is using evidence-based guidelines to instruct a client with peripheral vascular disease on ways to improve blood supply to the legs and feet. What should the nurse include when teaching this client? (Select all that apply.)
 
  1. Do not go barefoot.
  2. Do not cross the legs.
  3. Do not use cigarettes.
  4. Do not swim in cold water.
  5. Do not wear knee stockings.



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: 3

1. Red blood cells are not a part of the white count.
2. Neutrophils are responsible for destroying foreign matter, and are elevated during infection.
3. Eosinophils are elevated during an allergic response.
4. Platelets are separate from the white count, and are a part of the body's clotting mechanism.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: 2, 3, 4, 5

1. Instructing to not go barefoot prevents injury.
2. To improve blood supply to the legs and feet the client should be instructed to not cross the legs.
3. To improve blood supply to the legs and feet the client should be instructed to not use cigarettes.
4. To improve blood supply to the legs and feet the client should be instructed to not swim in cold water.
5. To improve blood supply to the legs and feet the client should be instructed to not wear knee stockings.




D2AR0N

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Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
Excellent


raenoj

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

 

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