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michelleunicorn

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on: Jul 22, 2018
A nurse is caring for a patient who asks, The doctor said I have leucopenia. What does that mean? Which of the following responses by the nurse is best?
 
  1. That means your white blood cell count is higher than normal.
  2. You have a lot of white blood cells that are very immature, so your risk for infection is high.
  3. It means your body is building new white blood cells to fight infection.
  4. Your risk for infection is higher than normal because your body doesn't have many white blood cells.

Question 2

A physician has ordered, Clear liquids, advance as tolerated. A nurse identifies that which of the following factors indicate that the patient is not yet ready to advance his or her diet? Select all that apply.
 
  1. Hypoactive bowel sounds
  2. Nausea
  3. Complaints of indigestion
  4. Hunger
  5. Excessive thirst


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31809pancho

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Reply #1 on: Jul 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: 4

Answer to Question 2

ANS: 1, 2, 3


michelleunicorn

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Reply 2 on: Jul 22, 2018
Excellent

jackie

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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