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nenivikky

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A patient, age 39, has been receiving chemotherapy for treatment of her cancer of the breast. She has a white blood cell count of 1,600/mm3 . A person who has leukopenia has a special need for which nursing intervention?
 
  a. Provision of adequate fluid intake
  b. Protection from falls
  c. Protection against infection
  d. Limitation of activities

Question 2

The nurse is conducting a morning assessment of an 80-year-old female patient who has a longstanding diagnosis of heart failure (HF).
 
  The nurse notes an elevation in jugular venous pressure (JVP) greater than 4 cm above the woman's sternal angle, a finding that did not exist the day before. What conclusion should the nurse draw from this assessment finding?
  A) The woman is demonstrating the early signs of cardiogenic shock.
  B) The woman has left-sided heart failure.
  C) The woman is also likely to experience shortness of breath.
  D) The woman may be experiencing an exacerbation of right-sided HF.


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Qarqy

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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

C
The nurse needs to protect the patient against pathogens, monitor the patient for signs of infections, and respond aggressively if an infection occurs.

Answer to Question 2

D


nenivikky

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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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:D TYSM

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