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joe

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On admission, a child with leukemia has widespread purpura and a platelet count of 19,000/mm3. What is the priority nursing intervention?
 
  a. Assessing neurological status
  b. Inserting an intravenous line
  c. Monitoring vital signs during platelet transfusions
  d. Providing family education about how to prevent bleeding

Question 2

An adolescent is diagnosed with Hodgkin's disease. Lymph nodes on both sides of her diaphragm have been found to be involved, including cervical and inguinal nodes. Which disease stage is this?
 
  a. I
  b. II
  c. III
  d. IV


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Reply #1 on: Jun 28, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
When platelets are low, the greatest danger is spontaneous intracranial bleeding. Neurological assessments are therefore a priority of care.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Lymph node regions on both sides of the diaphragm are consistent with a diagnosis of stage III Hodgkin's disease.


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Reply #2 on: Jun 28, 2018
Thank you


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Reply #3 on: Jun 28, 2018
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