A client is admitted with purpura and blood in the urine and ...

[rayancarla1]

A client is admitted with purpura and blood in the urine and stool. The nurse reviews the ordered blood work and suspects that the client might be experiencing:
 
  1. An increased red blood cell count.
  2. Decreased monocytes.
  3. Increased eosinophils.
  4. Decreased platelets.

Question 2

A client is being evaluated for anemia. What laboratory value should the nurse expect in this client?
 
  1. Increased platelets
  2. Increased monocytes
  3. Decreased red blood cells
  4. Microcytic red cells

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Answer to Question 1

Answer: 4

1. The client is experiencing bleeding. Red blood cells are not part of the clotting cascade.
2. Monocytes are phagocytes, and do not affect the ability to clot.
3. The client who is experiencing an allergic reaction will have increased eosinophils.
4. Platelets have a role in the clotting of blood. When decreased, the client will have unusual bleeding.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: 3

1. Anemia is a reduction of the production of red blood cells. Platelets are not red blood cells, and do not cause anemia.
2. Monocytes are phagocytic white cells.
3. Anemia is a reduction of the production of red blood cells.
4. Red cells that are smaller than normal are microcytic, but do not cause anemia.

[rayancarla1]

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[Kedrick2014]

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