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A potential donor is angry at the personal nature of the questions about HIV risk factors that he is required to answer at a blood collection center, and states that simple blood testing should suffice. How can the medical technologist at the center best respond?

The clinician suspects a spinal cord injury client is developing autonomic dysreflexia. Which assessment findings would confirm the development of this complication? Select all that apply.

The nurse is caring for a client with sepsis who has developed disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC). Which assessments should the nurse prioritize? Select all that apply.

Which statement best conveys a characteristic of red blood cells?

A client is admitted for cardioembolic stroke. Which therapy to best prevent recurrence of embolic stroke should the cardiovascular team  monitor for effectiveness?

A client with a diagnosis of hemolytic anemia has gone to a community-based laboratory for follow-up blood work. The phlebotomist confirms with the client that hematocrit is one of the components of the blood work. The client replies, “I thought the point of the blood work was to see how many red blood cells I have today.” How could the phlebotomist best respond to the client’s statement?

A clinician working in a busy orthopedic clinic is asked to perform the Tinel sign on a client having problems in her hand/wrist. In order to test Tinel sign, the clinician should give the client which direction?

A client with hypercalcemia and hypercalciuria has just passed a kidney stone. The clinician recognizes which of these laboratory studies should also be assessed?

A CT Tech is performing and exam for a client with posttraumatic stress distress disorder (PTSD). Which behaviors would the CT Tech expect the client to manifest? Select all that apply.

A 44-year-old hospitalized client with a diagnosis of end-stage acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) has been placed on neutropenic precautions that limit his interaction with visitors, staff, and other clients. What is the underlying rationale for these precautions?