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rmenurse

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The most recent blood count for a child who received chemotherapy last week shows neutropenia. What is the priority nursing diagnosis for this child?
 
  a. Risk for infection
  b. Risk for hemorrhage
  c. Altered skin integrity
  d. Disturbance in body image

Question 2

The nurse finds an adolescent with Hodgkin's disease crying. The adolescent says, I am so scared. What is the most appropriate nursing response to this comment?
 
  a. I understand how you must feel.
  b. You shouldn't feel that way.
  c. Is this the strongest feeling you've had today?
  d. Tell me what's got you scared.


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Perkypinki

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Reply #1 on: Jun 28, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
The child with neutropenia is at risk for infection.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
The nurse should encourage the adolescent to express her feelings and concerns.


rmenurse

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

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Wow, this really help

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