A patient, age 23, is admitted with enlarged lymph nodes, ...

[evelyn o bentley]

A patient, age 23, is admitted with enlarged lymph nodes, decreased production of RBCs, thrombocytopenia, and a severe increase in his WBC count. A bone-marrow aspiration shows abnormal lymphocytes present.
 
  These abnormalities are present in which disease? a. Thrombocytopenia
  b. Hemophilia
  c. Acute leukemia
  d. Sickle cell anemia

Question 2

The home health nurse is assisting a patient and his family in planning the patient's return to work after an extensive illness. On which level of Maslow's hierarchy of basic needs does the patient's need for self-fulfillment fit?
 
  A) Physiologic
  B) Safety and security
  C) Love and belonging
  D) Self-actualization

[amandanbreshears]

Answer to Question 1

C
Bone marrow biopsy shows immature leukocytes. Chest radiographic examination may show mediastinal node and lung involvement and bone changes. Sickle cell anemia, hemophilia, and thrombocytopenia do not usually have elevated WBC count.

Answer to Question 2

D

[evelyn o bentley]

Excellent

[JaynaD87]

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