« previous next »

Author Question: A patient, age 39, receiving chemotherapy for treatment of her cancer has a white blood cell count ... (Read 99 times)

jman1234

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 560
on: Jul 11, 2018
A patient, age 39, receiving chemotherapy for treatment of her cancer has a white blood cell count of 1600/mm3. This finding requires nursing interventions to provide which of the following?
 
  a. Adequate fluid intake
  b. Protection from falls
  c. Protection against infection
  d. Frequent small nutritious snacks

Question 2

Which of the following is a CDC criterion for the progression of HIV infection to AIDS?
 
  a. Increase in viral load
  b. Decreased ratio of CD8 to CD4
  c. Increase in white blood cells
  d. Increased reactivity to skin tests


gcook

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 343
Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: 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

ANS: A
AIDS is the end stage of an HIV infection. The CDC has developed criteria for the diagnosis of AIDS, which are: increase in viral load even with pharmacologic interventions, increase in the ratio of CD8 to CD4, decline in the WBCs, and a decreased reactivity to skin tests.


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
« previous next »
 

Did you know?

The first-known contraceptive was crocodile dung, used in Egypt in 2000 BC. Condoms were also reportedly used, made of animal bladders or intestines.

Did you know?

Elderly adults are living longer, and causes of death are shifting. At the same time, autopsy rates are at or near their lowest in history.

Did you know?

The human body produces and destroys 15 million blood cells every second.

Did you know?

Human kidneys will clean about 1 million gallons of blood in an average lifetime.

Did you know?

Disorders that may affect pharmacodynamics include genetic mutations, malnutrition, thyrotoxicosis, myasthenia gravis, Parkinson's disease, and certain forms of insulin-resistant diabetes mellitus.

Mechanisms that help maintain glucose homeostasis in the blood. Mechanisms that help maintain glucose homeostasis in the blood.
Plant Cell Types (Part 2) Plant Cell Types (Part 2)
Microfilaments and Cell Movements Microfilaments and Cell Movements
Blood types and results of donor and recipient combinations. Blood types and results of donor and recipient combinations.
When the exhaust is lean, the PCM applies a positive current into the pump cell. When the exhaust is lean, the PCM applies a positive current into the pump cell.
Each cell nucleus throughout the body contains the genes, DNA, and chromosomes that make up the ... Each cell nucleus throughout the body contains the genes, DNA, and chromosomes that make up the ...
Video: Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library