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A 61-year-old woman presents to your office complaining of mild fatigue and weight loss over the past 6 months. She states she has felt generally unwell and has had decreased appetite during this time frame. Her temperature is 98.1°F (36.7°C), blood pressure is 122/80 mmHg, pulse is 88/min, respirations are 16/min, and oxygen saturation is 98% on room air. Physical exam reveals splenomegaly and a nontender abdomen. A complete blood count with differential shows the following:Hemoglobin: 10 g/dLHematocrit: 30%WBC count: 166,500Diff: WBC precursors are present at all stages of maturationPlatelet count: 92,000A bone marrow biopsy is performed. Which of the following translocations is likely to be seen in this patient?

The nurse manager is educating the unit staff about ways to promote safer clinical practice. The nurse manager emphasizes that this can be done through the combination of which concepts? (Select all that apply)

Which of the following nursing interventions is indicated for a client with hearing loss, who is experiencing communication deficits?

The nurse is caring for an older adult patient who has recently withdrawn from relationships, appears depressed, and is reluctant to seek information from the nurse due to a Hearing Loss. What should the nurse focus on when interviewing the patient, to help minimize any other additional dysfunctions the patient may exhibit?

Best Practices for Communicating Clearly for Quality Care requires all team members to communicate openly, to be vigilant and accountable, to express concerns and alert team members of unsafe situations. Which of the following improvements will foster safety and “Create a Culture of Safety” (Select all that apply)

Which of the following is a legal document which provides the health care team with information regarding the client’s wishes regarding life-prolonging treatment protocols?

A patient is experiencing anxiety related to hospitalization. When assessing this patient, the nurse anticipates the patient will begin to cope by demonstrating the following behavior?

During a discussion regarding a client with multiple problems, the health care team cannot agree on a discharge plan. Which is the most positive conflict management approach?

The nurse is assigned to a newly admitted client, who is experiencing mild anxiety, about the current hospitalization and scheduled procedure. What is the nurse’s best response to the client’s situation?

The parents of a child who has just died ask to have some alone time with their child. Which of the following nursing interventions is most appropriate for this scenario?