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A client with end stage renal disease (ESRD) is receiving calcium acetate. Which lab work result would indicate to the nurse that this medication has been effective?

Strategic alliances and ____ are very similar.

A client with leukemia is awaiting a bone marrow transplant (BMT). The priority nursing diagnosis for this client is which of the following?

The 28-year-old female client is reporting low grade fever, arthralgia, fatigue and a facial rash. Which laboratory tests should the nurse expect the HCP to order if trying to diagnose possible systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)?

A client in chronic renal failure complains to the nurse of frequent muscle spasms, numbness and tingling around the mouth and lips. Which action should the nurse take?

A 46-year-old male client who has had a long history of Crohn’s disease was recently diagnosed with colon cancer. Yesterday afternoon he had a colectomy and creation of a permanent colostomy and is receiving patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) to manage pain. Which nursing assessment findings will the nurse report immediately to the primary health care provider? Select all that apply.

A client diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) has been ordered high dose steroids. Which of the following side effects should the nurse monitor for? Select all that apply.

The nurse is reviewing laboratory values for the female client diagnosed with cancer. Based on the laboratory report, which biologic response modifier would the nurse administer to the client? Laboratory Test Client Values Normal Values Red blood cell 4.11 M 4.2-5.8    F 3.61-5.11 Hemoglobin 12.2 M 14.5-17.5   F 11.7-15.5m White blood cell 2 4.5-11.1  microL Platelets 160 140-400 microL      

Which intervention takes priority for the nurse?

A product advertised as “new and improved” would fall within the category of a