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A 26-year-old female with type 1 diabetes complains of a sore throat and rhinorhea after caring for her sick toddler. The client calls the clinic for advice about her symptoms and a blood glucose level of 210 mg/dL, despite taking her usual glargine (Lantus) and lispro (Humalog) insulin. The nurse advises the client to: (Normal value ranges: fasting glucose 74-106 mg/dL, HbA1c 4-5.9%) 

The nurse is providing education to a child recently diagnosed with hemophilia.  Which comment by the parent indicates the need for further education?

A client with sickle cell crisis is admitted to the hospital.  During the admission interview, which of the following questions would the nurse ask in relation to a sickle cell crisis?  For each question, choose either “ask” or “not ask” in relationship to a sickling crisis interview. 

A client with severe anemia reports symptoms of tachycardia, palpitations, exertional dyspnea, cool extremities and dizziness with ambulation.  Laboratory test results reveal a Hemoglobin of 8 g/dL and a Hematocrit of 24%. Based on the data, which nursing diagnosis is the priority for this client? Normal Lab Reference Ranges: Hgb (Hemoglobin)  Female: 12-16 g/dL Male:  14-18 g/dL Hct (Hematocrit)  Female: 37-47% Male: 42-52%

Which of the following are at risk for developing Disseminated Intravascular Clotting (DIC)? Select all that apply.

Which of the following lab data is consistent with a client diagnosed with hemophilia?

The client’s lab results show a decreased production of platelets.  Which nursing diagnosis is highest priority for this client?

A client has recently been diagnosed with leukemia.  Which of the following symptoms would a health care provider expect to see given this diagnosis?

A child with hemophilia has been hospitalized after a small blunt force trauma to the left elbow.  The child states that the elbow is very painful and there is extreme swelling present.  What would be the best nursing action?

Several clients call the outpatient clinic and ask to make an appointment.  Which client should the nurse schedule to be seen first?