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nautica902

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A patient has developed folic acid deficiency anemia. The nurse notes that the patient weighed 52.72 kilograms 1 year ago and weighs 44.23 kilograms today. Calculate the patient's weight loss in pounds. ________ lbs
 
  Round to the nearest tenth decimal place.

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A patient with polycythemia vera is admitted for treatment. What should the nurse expect to be prescribed for this patient?
 
  Select all that apply.
 
  1. aspirin
  2. antibiotics
  3. phlebotomy
  4. hydroxyurea
  5. antihistamines


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

Correct Answer: 18.7

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 1, 3, 4, 5
Patients with polycythemia benefit from periodic phlebotomy to keep blood volume and viscosity within normal levels. Chemotherapeutic agents such as hydroxyurea may be used to suppress marrow function. Pruritus may be relieved with antihistamines. One 325-mg aspirin tablet daily may be ordered to control thrombosis without increasing the risk of bleeding. Antibiotics are not indicated in the treatment of polycythemia vera.


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Reply #2 on: Jun 25, 2018
Correct answers!


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Reply #3 on: Jun 25, 2018
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