The nurse administers synthetic erythropoietin for what ...

[joblessjake]

The nurse administers synthetic erythropoietin for what therapeutic effect?
 
  1. Stimulate the production of platelets.
  2. Stimulate the production of white blood cels.
  3. Stimulate the production of lymph fluid.
  4. Stimulate the production of red blood cells.

Question 2

The nurse notes that a client who has been a resident at a rehabilitation facility has lost 11 pounds since admission 4 weeks ago. The client goes to physical therapy twice daily.
 
  Interventions that are appropriate for this client to maintain adequate nutrition include:(Select all that apply) Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. Mild pain medication prior to meal time
  2. Assisting the client with positioning for meal times
  3. Bringing new foods to the client at meal times
  4. Heating the room at meal times
  5. Assisting the client to the bathroom prior to meal times

[perkiness]

Answer to Question 1

4
Rationale: Erythropoietin is a hormone produced in the body to stimulate production of red blood cells, and synthetic forms are available for administration to cancer clients or others with significantly low red blood cell counts.

Answer to Question 2

1,2,5
Rationale: Physical discomfort or pain may depress a client's appetite; non-sedating medication would be appropriate prior to meal times

[joblessjake]

Excellent

[nanny]

Great answer, keep it coming