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@Brianna17

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Which of the following diagnostic tests confirms Hodgkin's disease?
 
  1. Reed-Sternberg cells in the lymph nodes
   2. Lymphocytes in the bone marrow
   3. Neutrophils in the blood
   4. Bacteria in the urine

Question 2

The home health nurse visiting an asthmatic child notes that the readings from the peak flow meter (PFM) are registering in the yellow zone. This is an indication for:
 
  a. Routine assessments; medication is controlling the attacks
  b. Caution; an acute episode may be in progress
  c. Alarm; short-term bronchodilators need to be administered
  d. Concern; the meter is malfunctioning


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Hikerman221

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Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
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1. The Reed-Sternberg cells are a diagnostic of Hodgkin's disease.
2. Lymphocytes are naturally found in the bone marrow.
3. Neutrophils are naturally found in the blood to help fight infections.
4. Bacteria in the urine is not a confirmation of Hodgkin's disease.

Answer to Question 2

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When PFM readings are in the yellow zone, this indicates caution. Medication may need to be increased, or there may be an acute episode in progress.


@Brianna17

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Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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