« previous next »

Author Question: The nurse is reviewing the white blood cell differential of a 4-year-old girl. Which value would ... (Read 62 times)

altibaby

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 562
on: Jun 27, 2018
The nurse is reviewing the white blood cell differential of a 4-year-old girl. Which value would lead the nurse to be concerned?
 
  A) Bands: 8
  B) Segs: 28
  C) Eosinophils: 10
  D) Basophils: 0

Question 2

A nurse is providing care to a child with idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura with a platelet count of 18,000/mm3 . Which medication would the nurse most likely expect to be ordered?
 
  A) Folic acid
  B) Intravenous immune globulin
  C) Dimercaprol
  D) Deferoxamine


wergv

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 365
Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

C
Feedback:
For a 4-year-old, normally eosinophils range from 0 to 3; therefore, a result of 10 would be abnormal and a cause for concern. Bands of 8, segs of 28, and basophils of 0 are normal values for this age.

Answer to Question 2

B
Feedback:
Intravenous immune globulin would be used to treat idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura. Folic acid is used to treat folic acid deficiency anemia. Dimercaprol is used to remove lead from the soft tissue and bone to allow for excretion by the kidneys. Deferoxamine is used to treat iron toxicity.


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
« previous next »
 

Did you know?

IgA antibodies protect body surfaces exposed to outside foreign substances. IgG antibodies are found in all body fluids. IgM antibodies are the first type of antibody made in response to an infection. IgE antibody levels are often high in people with allergies. IgD antibodies are found in tissues lining the abdomen and chest.

Did you know?

Cocaine was isolated in 1860 and first used as a local anesthetic in 1884. Its first clinical use was by Sigmund Freud to wean a patient from morphine addiction. The fictional character Sherlock Holmes was supposed to be addicted to cocaine by injection.

Did you know?

Vital signs (blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate, respiration rate) should be taken before any drug administration. Patients should be informed not to use tobacco or caffeine at least 30 minutes before their appointment.

Did you know?

Cytomegalovirus affects nearly the same amount of newborns every year as Down syndrome.

Did you know?

Glaucoma is a leading cause of blindness. As of yet, there is no cure. Everyone is at risk, and there may be no warning signs. It is six to eight times more common in African Americans than in whites. The best and most effective way to detect glaucoma is to receive a dilated eye examination.

Two devils, one without any white markings. Around 16% of wild devils have no markings. Two devils, one without any white markings. Around 16% of wild devils have no markings.
A Splash of Color in a Frozen World of White A Splash of Color in a Frozen World of White
Rate of Residential Change, Past Year, in the United States Rate of Residential Change, Past Year, in the United States
Age-standardized disability-adjusted life year (DALY) rates from hepatitis B by country (per 100 000 ... Age-standardized disability-adjusted life year (DALY) rates from hepatitis B by country (per 100 000 ...
My Little Girl (with lyrics) - Jessica Allossery My Little Girl (with lyrics) - Jessica Allossery
Concepts related to cell injury and aging Concepts related to cell injury and aging
Video: Phases of an Action Potential - Resting Potential, Threshold, Rising, Falling, & Recovery Phases

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library