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imanialler

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The nurse uses a visual aid to depict the several kinds of hemoglobin. Which hemoglobin changes the shape of the red blood cell RBC on which it resides?
 
  a. hemoglobin A
  b. hemoglobin A1c
  c. hemoglobin F
  d. hemoglobin S

Question 2

The nurse is assessing a patient on intravenous (IV) phenytoin (Dilantin). Which assessment finding is most concerning to the nurse?
 
  a. Blood pressure (BP) 138/92
  b. Frequent hiccups
  c. Irregular apical pulse
  d. Nausea and vomiting


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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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Hemoglobin S is the abnormal hemoglobin seen in people with sickle cell anemia. The hemoglo-bin changes the shape of the RBC to a sickle shape.

Answer to Question 2

C
IV phenytoin can cause cardiac arrhythmias and hypotension, especially if given faster than 50 mg/min.


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Reply #2 on: Jun 25, 2018
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