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The cardiovascular technologist evaluates the ECG of a client who has developed hypokalemia secondary to diuretic use. Which manifestation of hypokalemia does the clinician anticipate on the ECG?

Which individuals would most likely possess normal plasma cell synthesis and fully differentiated myeloid and lymphoid cells?

A client overheard the provider discussing the case and mentioning a “mutation in the TP53 gene.” The client asks the clinician, “What does that mean?” Which response is the most appropriate for this client?

While undergoing a kidney transplant from a non-family member, the client’s transplanted kidney has just had the arterial clamps removed. The OR staff notices that the organ is turning purple with no urine output. When explaining to the family why they had to remove the donor kidney, the clinician will anticipate that the surgeon would likely include which statement?

A 23-year-old man has received a recent diagnosis of appendicitis. The clinician providing care for the man is explaining that the inflammation of his appendix is playing a role in his body’s fight against the underlying infectious process. Which teaching points should the clinician eliminate from client education?

Which client has an absolute neutrophil count (ANC) that is critically low and the standard of care would recommend placement on neutropenic precautions?

A community health provider is teaching a group of recent graduates about the large variety of factors that influence an individual’s health or lack thereof. The provider is referring to the Healthy People 2020 report from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services as a teaching example. Of the following aspects discussed, which would be considered a determinant of health that is outside the focus of this report?

A 1-year-old child who has experienced low platelet counts and bacterial susceptibility has been admitted to a pediatric medical unit of a hospital for treatment of Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome. The health care provider who has admitted the child to the unit would anticipate which short-term and longer-term treatment plans?

The respiratory therapist is caring for a client with traumatic brain injury and increased intracranial pressure. What findings should the respiratory therapist report due to the risk for increasing intracranial pressure? Select all that apply.

The family member of a client with terminal metastatic cancer who is experiencing cachexia-related weight loss asks the dietician why the client is losing weight despite taking in a large amount of calories per day. What is the dietician’s best response?