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A client with autoimmune idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) has had a splenectomy and returned to the surgical unit 2 hours ago. The nurse assesses the client and finds the abdominal dressing saturated with blood. What action is most important?

The nurse examines the lymph nodes of a patient during a physical assessment. Which assessment finding would be of most concern to the nurse?

A 19-year-old woman with immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) has an order for a platelet transfusion. Which information indicates that the nurse should consult with the health care provider before obtaining and administering platelets?

The nurse provides home care instructions for a client with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) about infection control measures. The nurse includes which of the following in the instructions? Select all that apply.

Late one night your friend, Victor called you to come and be the lookout person and the getaway driver for him while he goes and robs a convenient store. You were so sleepy so you told him no. Victor is guilty of Conspiracy.

The nurse reviewing a clinic patient’s medical record notes that the patient missed the previous appointment for weekly immunotherapy. Which action by the nurse is appropriate?

A patient who had a total hip replacement had an intraoperative hemorrhage 14 hours ago. Which laboratory result would the nurse expect to find?

A client with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) was recently discharged from the hospital after an acute exacerbation. The client is in the clinic for a follow-up visit and is distraught about the possibility of another hospitalization disrupting the family. What action by the nurse is best?

Embezzlers are:

Jeff and Gregg are the Vice President and CFO of Bank Q.  They both concocted a process where pennies from all customers bank account went to a personal account they created under a fictitious name and they then withdrew it on a monthly basis. If they were charged under criminal law, what would they be charged with?