A 4-year-old patient receives a diagnosis of anemia. The pediatric nurse caring for the patient knows that for most children, anemia is not a disease; rather, it is a symptom of other diseases and is caused by:
A) increased production of white blood cells.
B) decreased destruction of white blood cells.
C) decreased production of red blood cells.
D) decreased destruction of red blood cells.
Question 2
What advice would be most appropriate for the child with a stinging-insect allergy?
A) Join a peer support group to help relieve anxiety about this problem.
B) Consult a genetic counselor to reveal other susceptible family members.
C) Obtain a Medic-Alert bracelet so the presence of the allergy can be identified easily.
D) Arrange for allergy testing for foods with ingredients similar to those in insect venom.
A missense mutation that causes red blood cells to sickle in sickle-cell anemia.
A parish nurse checks the blood pressure of a church member
Home Health Nurse.
Positioning the Patient in the Fowler’s Position
Muscle weakness caused by myasthenia gravis is evident in the eyes of this patient.
Find the proceeds of the following promissory note. A five-year, $4500.00 note bearing interest ...