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Wadzanai · **on:** Jul 11, 2018

A patient with a diagnosis of late-stage bladder cancer has experienced a steady decline in his platelet counts, which are currently 18,000/mm3 (0.018 1012/L).

Which of the following nursing actions best accommodates the health risks associated with this laboratory finding?
A) Encouraging the patient to eat as many protein sources as possible and providing multivitamins
B) Organizing the patient's activities to allow for frequent rest breaks and teaching him about the correct use of assistive devices
C) Encouraging the patient to increase his fluid intake and providing stool softeners
D) Reminding the patient of the importance of diligent handwashing and the need to avoid common areas

Question 2

A healthy older patient is experiencing sleep problems. What should the nurse instruct the patient about the influence of aging as it relates to sleep?

A) As people age, most of them require fewer hours of sleep.
B) The normal aging process has minimal effect on the quantity of sleep.
C) Older adults are no longer bothered by noise and lights during the night.
D) Older people sleep more soundly but awaken more often during the night.

janeli1 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 11, 2018

Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

B
Feedback:
Changes to the circadian rhythm occur, so the quantity of sleep does not change but the hours for sleep change. The other choices are not true statements.