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segrsyd

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on: Jul 22, 2018
If a client's complete blood count reports an increased number of WBCs, the nurse knows this indicates the client is experiencing:
 
  a. bone marrow failure
  b. dietary deficiencies
  c. drug toxicity
  d. infection, inflammation, tissue necrosis, or leukemia

Question 2

The nurse is preparing for placement of a nasogastric tube in a client. Before inserting a nasogastric tube, which position will the nurse place the client?
 
  a. high Fowler's c. supine
  b. Sims' left d. Sims' right


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coreycathey

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Reply #1 on: Jul 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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An increase in the number of WBCs (leukocytosis) may signify the presence of an infection, inflammation, tissue necrosis, or leukemia.

Answer to Question 2

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Positioning for placement of a nasogastric tube includes putting the client in high Fowler's.


segrsyd

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Reply 2 on: Jul 22, 2018
Gracias!

Missbam101

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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