The nurse practitioner is evaluating a 32-year-old female, w…

The nurse practitioner is evaluating a 32-year-old female, who presents with chief complaints of “decreased appetite”, a “sore tongue” and feelings of “dizziness”. On physical examination, the client tests positive for both the Romberg and Babinski tests. Which anemia is associated with these signs and symptoms?

The nurse practitioner is evaluating the lab results of an a…

The nurse practitioner is evaluating the lab results of an adult client with a low RBC level, and low hemoglobin/hematocrit (H/Hct) value on CBC. In order to make an accurate diagnosis and explore the underlying cause, the NP further evaluates the mean corpuscle volume (MCV) value (reference 80 – 96 fL) and mean cell hemoglobin concentration value (MCHC) (reference 32 – 36 g/L).  What diagnosis would the NP make if the client’s MCV value is 90 fL and MCHC is 34 g/dL using Wintrobe’s classification? 

The nurse practitioner is evaluating the diagnostic studies…

The nurse practitioner is evaluating the diagnostic studies of a 30-year-old client for suspected lymphocytic malignancy. The study’s results reveal the presence of Reed-Sternberg cells and the involvement of 2 lymph node groups on both sides of the client’s diaphragm as well as bone marrow involvement. What Lymphoma diagnosis would the NP most likely determine based on the diagnostic study results?