This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: A 37-year-old male is brought to the clinic by his wife because the patient is experiencing loss of ... (Read 70 times)

drink

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 554
on: Jul 11, 2018
A 37-year-old male is brought to the clinic by his wife because the patient is experiencing loss of motor function and sensation.
 
  After initial neurological assessment, the health care provider suspects the patient has a spinal cord tumor and hospitalizes him for diagnostic testing. In preparation for diagnostic studies, the nurse will inform the patient that the most commonly used study to diagnosis spinal cord compression from a tumor is what?
  A) An X-ray
  B) An ultrasound
  C) A computed tomography (CT) scan
  D) A magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan

Question 2

A patient with chronic renal failure has frequent blood work ordered so that the care team can monitor the progression of his disease.
 
  The nurse has noted a consistent downward trend in the patient's levels of hemoglobin, hematocrit, and red blood cells (RBCs). The nurse understands that this is likely attributable to what pathophysiologic phenomenon?
  A) Inadequate metabolism of folic acid
  B) Increased hemolysis of red cells by the spleen
  C) Decreased synthesis and release of erythropoietin
  D) Aplastic anemia


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

lindahyatt42

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 322
Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

D

Answer to Question 2

C


drink

  • Member
  • Posts: 554
Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Wow, this really help

skipfourms123

  • Member
  • Posts: 343
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Gracias!

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

There are actually 60 minerals, 16 vitamins, 12 essential amino acids, and three essential fatty acids that your body needs every day.

Did you know?

Many people have small pouches in their colons that bulge outward through weak spots. Each pouch is called a diverticulum. About 10% of Americans older than age 40 years have diverticulosis, which, when the pouches become infected or inflamed, is called diverticulitis. The main cause of diverticular disease is a low-fiber diet.

Did you know?

The term pharmacology is derived from the Greek words pharmakon("claim, medicine, poison, or remedy") and logos ("study").

Did you know?

Giardia is one of the most common intestinal parasites worldwide, and infects up to 20% of the world population, mostly in poorer countries with inadequate sanitation. Infections are most common in children, though chronic Giardia is more common in adults.

Did you know?

In the United States, an estimated 50 million unnecessary antibiotics are prescribed for viral respiratory infections.

Lumbar puncture. Abbreviated LP, the lumbar puncture is a common procedure that withdraws cerebrospi Lumbar puncture. Abbreviated LP, the lumbar puncture is a common procedure that withdraws cerebrospi
Pelvis Male from side and above Pelvis Male from side and above
The male reproductive system The male reproductive system
On May 15, 1916, after deliberating for one hour, an all-white jury in Waco, Texas, found seventeen- On May 15, 1916, after deliberating for one hour, an all-white jury in Waco, Texas, found seventeen-
Sam and Jen had a tax liability of 5,115 last year. They were entitled to tax credits of 112 ... Sam and Jen had a tax liability of 5,115 last year. They were entitled to tax credits of 112 ...
Cytoplasmic Male Sterility in Flowering Plants Cytoplasmic Male Sterility in Flowering Plants
Video: Krebs cycle : Formation of acetyl coenzyme A and Electron transport chain

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library