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The nurse is performing an assessment on a client who was just brought to the ED complaining of fatigue. Upon assessment, the nurse observes a large amount of bruising on the extremities, fever, and tenderness localized in the left upper quadrant. A health history reveals frequent infections for the past 2 months. Laboratory tests indicate severe anemia, significant neutropenia, and thrombocytopenia. Based on the symptoms, what could be the client’s diagnosis? 

The nurse educator is giving a presentation on prostate cancer at the local adult community. Which of the following should the nurse include in the presentation? Select All That Apply:

You are administering heparin and following the protocol below for a client weighing 189 lbs. The order is to administer an initial heparin bolus IV followed by a titrated IV infusion. Round to the tenths place. HEPARIN PROTOCOL Initial bolus- 50 units/kg Initial rate – 18 units/kg/hr Obtain a PTT every 6 hours, and adjust dosage and rate as follows: If  PTT is less than 35 secs:      Repeat bolus with 80 units/kg and increase the rate by 4 units/kg/hr. If  PTT is 36 to 44 seconds:       Repeat bolus with 40 units/kg and increase the rate by 2 units/kg/hr. If  PTT is 45 to 75 seconds:       Continue current rate. If  PTT is 76 to 90 seconds:       If  PTT is 76 to 90 seconds:          Decrease rate by 2 units/kg/hr. If  PTT is greater than 90 secs: Hold the heparin for 1 hour and decrease rate by 3 units/kg/hr. Available (for bolus)  – heparin 1,000 units/mLAvailable (for infusion) –  heparin 25,000 units in 250 mL D5W    How many mL will the client receive for the repeat heparin IV bolus in response to the PTT of 40 secs?

Following chemotherapy, the client reports tingling, decreased reflexes, muscle weakness, muscle cramping and nausea.  What complication does the nurse suspect?

A client is post-op and has an indwelling urinary catheter.  What interventions should the nurse include in the client centered plan of care to prevent catheter-associated urinary tract infection (CAUTI)?    (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY)     

A client is admitted to the emergency department complaining of intermittent numbness, tingling, and burning pain occurring as the color changes on his hands. What associated underlying disease can cause these symptoms? 

The nurse is assessing clients for signs and symptoms of immune compromise. Clients at greatest risk for infection would include which of the following? Select All That Apply:

A 52-year-old client comes to the emergency department complaining of fatigue, headache, and difficulty concentrating.  The nurse notes a ruddy complexion. Labs show an elevated RBC, Hgb 22g/dL, and Hct 63%. Based on these labs, the nurse would anticipate the HCP ordering which of the following? 

A nurse is preparing a presentation for a local community group about preventing allergic rhinitis. Which of the following should the nurse include as a preventive  strategy?

The nurse is taking care of a 40-year-old client complaining of chronic, thick, persistent mucus production in the lower airway. The provider ordered chest physiotherapy and postural drainage. The nurse explains that after the client is positioned for postural drainage the nurse will perform which action to help loosen secretions?