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A patient is being tested for HIV using enzyme immunoassay (EIA). The EIA shows antibodies. The nurse expects the health care provider to order what test to confirm the EIA test results?
 
  A) Another EIA test
  B) Viral load test
  C) Western blot test
  D) CD4:CD8 ratio

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A woman's routine complete blood count (CBC) revealed a highly elevated platelet level, and subsequent diagnostic testing has resulted in a diagnosis of primary thrombocythemia. The nurse has begun the relevant health education with the patient.
 
  What should the nurse teach this woman about her health problem?
  A) Primary thrombocythemia creates potential problems at both ends of the clotting spectrum: inappropriate clotting or inappropriate bleeding.
  B) Your doctor will likely order a series of blood transfusions for you over the next several months.
  C) It's very important that you try to adopt a diet that's high in organ meats and leafy green vegetables.
  D) Primary thrombocythemia makes you quite vulnerable to hemorrhage, so you'll need regular injections of some important clotting factors.



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Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

A




jhjkgdfhk

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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

 

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