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A nurse receives an order to draw blood for a platelet count. The nurse understands that this test is used to determine which of the following?

An elevated white blood cell (WBC) count typically indicates:

Match each diagnostic test to its primary purpose:

Which conditions require avoiding venipuncture in an arm? (Select all that apply.)

The charge nurse has assigned clients to the nursing team on duty. Which nursing duties will be appropriate to assign to a licensed vocational nurse (LVN)?

A nurse don sterile gloves for assisting a health-care provider (HCP). Which situation would require the nurse to obtain and don another pair of sterile gloves. Select All That Apply

The nurse is teaching a patient recovering from hypomagnesemia about dietary sources of magnesium. Which food selection demonstrates correct understanding?

A nurse is preparing to change a postoperative abdominal dressing prior to the client’s discharge. Upon removal of the dressing, the nurse finds that the edges of the incision line are not well approximated and there is a 1-inch gap noted with no draining. What is the next action the nurse should take?

A student nurse visiting a senior center says, “It’s depressing to see these old people. They are weak and frail. I doubt any of them can engage in a discussion.” The student is expressing

After treatment for a detached retina, a survivor of intimate partner violence says, “My partner only abuses me when I make mistakes. I’ve considered leaving, but I was brought up to believe you stay together, no matter what happens.” Which diagnosis should be the focus of the nurse’s initial actions?