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dejastew

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on: Jul 23, 2018
A nurse is providing care to a client experiencing hematologic failure. The nurse understands that this can include which of the following? Select all that apply.
 
  A) Anemia
  B) Bleeding
  C) Hypertension
  D) Infection
  E) Hypoglycemia

Question 2

A client is to receive darbepoetin alfa (Aranesp). When administering the drug, the nurse integrates knowledge of which of the following? Select all that apply.
 
  A) The drug is a glycoprotein.
  B) It is used to stimulate the production of erythrocytes.
  C) It helps stimulate differentiation of leukocytes.
  D) The drug promotes the maturation of megakaryocytes.
  E) It is used to stimulate thrombopoiesis.


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Sweetkitty24130

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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Ans: A, B, D
Feedback:
Hematologic failure results when inadequate numbers of blood cells are produced, leading to decreased oxygen transportation, blood coagulation, or inability for the body to prevent the invasion of microorganisms, which can lead to anemia, bleeding, and infection.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: A, B
Feedback:
The following is true of the drug darbepoetin alfa (Aranesp): it is a glycoprotein, erythropoiesis-stimulating agent used to stimulate and regulate the production of erythrocytes (erythropoiesis).


dejastew

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Gracias!

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

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