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A patient has had a history of frequent infections and is complaining of bruising and is tired all the time. The nurse looks at the labs and sees a Hemoglobin of 9 a platelet count of 6,000 and a WBC of 3,000. The nurse expects the patient will be worked up for which disorder?

The healthcare provider prescribes heparin sodium at 1000 units/h. Heparin sodium 25,000 units in 250 mL(s) of normal saline is available. How may mL(s)/h should the nurse administer the medication via a pump? (Round to the nearest whole number)________mL(s)/h

A parent of a child diagnosed with Alpha Thalessemia asks the nurse how this could happen. Both she and her spouse are healthy individuals, with no history of a blood disorder. What is the nurse’s best response?

The nurse is preparing to administer iron dextran, a parenteral iron supplement, to a patient diagnosed with severe anemia. How should the medication be administered. 

A nurse is reviewing the laboratory test for a patient admitted following myocardial infarction. Which of the following are hematologic findings that affect myocardial perfusion? 

A client has a diagnosis of multiple myeloma and the nurse is preparing health education in preparation for discharge from the hospital. Which action should the nurse promote?

A couple is seeking genetic counseling. The nurse is explaining that which of the following disorders is an X-linked disorder?

A nurse is completing an integumentary assessment of a patient admitted with chronic anemia. Which of the following cues does the nurse attribute to the diagnosis of anemia? (Select two)

Which statement by the patient with hemophilia indicates understanding of the provided teaching?

An emergency department nurse is performing triage on a 77-year-old client who presents with uncharacteristic fatigue as well as back and rib pain. The client denies any recent injuries. The nurse should recognize the need for this client to be assessed for what health problem?