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tichca

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An older client has noticed that she has had a marked increase in bruising over the past several weeks. Increased bruising may be associated with which of the following conditions?
 
  A) thrombocytopenia
  B) leukopenia
  C) thrombocytosis
  D) anemia

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An older patient is demonstrating signs of a brain attack. What will the nurse do to assess the degree of cerebral infarct?
 
  1. Obtain a current cardiac rhythm strip.
  2. Assess the patient using a stroke scale.
  3. Prepare for an emergency electroencephalogra m.
  4. Obtain orders for immediate blood electrolyte analysis.



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Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

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Rationale: Although an older patient with a cardiac arrhythmia is at increased risk for thromboembolism, obtaining a current cardiac rhythm strip will not assess the degree of cerebral infarct.




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