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geodog55

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A child diagnosed with a Wilms tumor is prescribed chemotherapy. Which laboratory test will the nurse monitor prior to administering the chemotherapy to determine the child's infection-fighting capability?
 
  1. Hemoglobin
  2. Red-blood-cell count
  3. Absolute neutrophil count (ANC)
  4. Platelets

Question 2

The nurse is providing an educational session for parents with children diagnosed with iron deficiency anemia. Which statements will the nurse include educate about the normal functions of red blood cells?
 
  1. Red blood cells transport oxygen from the lungs to the tissue.
  2. Red blood cells carbon dioxide to the lungs.
  3. Red blood cells protect the body against bacterial invaders.
  4. Red blood cells form hemostatic plugs to stop bleeding.
  5. Red blood cells are responsible for psychosocial development.



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Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 3
Rationale: The absolute neutrophil count uses both the segmented (mature) and bands (immature) neutrophils as a measure of the body's infection-fighting capability. Red-blood-cell count, hemoglobin, and platelets cannot determine infection-fighting capabilities.

Answer to Question 2

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Rationale: The normal function of red blood cells includes transporting oxygen from the lungs to the tissue and transporting carbon dioxide to the lungs. White blood cells protect the body against bacterial invaders. Platelets form hemostatic plugs to stop bleeding. Red blood cells are not directly responsible for psychosocial development.




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Reply 2 on: Jun 28, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
:D TYSM

 

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