Which of the following laboratory profiles is most consistent with disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC)?

A 68 year-old female, discharged from the hospital 4 days ago following an exploratory laparotomy for a perforated duodenal ulcer, presented back to the emergency department (ED) complaining of right-sided pleuritic chest pain that started a day after discharge. Blood chemistry showed expected normal values, CBC revealed hemoglobin of 9.8 g/dL, hematocrit 28.5% and platelet count of 350,000 per µL. Chest x-ray revealed consolidation in the right lung. The patient was diagnosed with hospital-acquired pneumonia, admitted to the PCU, and treated with intravenous fluids and IV Cefepime, On hospital readmission day 2, the patient complained of right lower extremity pain but denied trauma. Physical exam revealed erythema around the posterior aspect of the right calf. The patient was re-evaluated 2 hours later. The entire right leg was noted swollen and tender to touch. An ultrasound was done to asses for deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and showed acute thrombosis of right peroneal vein.  The patient was started on therapeutic dose low molecular weight heparin subcutaneous injections.   On hospital readmission day 6, the AGACNP was reviewing labs and noted leukocyte count 8.8 x103 per µL, hemoglobin 9 g/dL, hematocrit 27%, platelet count 84,000 per µL.   Based on the laboratory findings and clinical case, the AGACNP is most concerned for:

The following two (2) questions are related to the same clinical scenario. A 55-year-old male presents with complaints of progressive fatigue, weight loss, and intermittent fevers over the past 6 weeks. He denies recent travel, sick contacts, or known infections. On exam, splenomegaly is noted. Which of the following sets of initial laboratory tests is most appropriate to begin the diagnostic workup?

The nurse is caring for a woman who is being admitted for an induction with oxytocin (Pitocin). Which of the following findings would not be a potential contraindication to using this medication for induction? 

A 61-year-old female presents with fevers, night sweats, and a 10-pound weight loss over 2 months. Imaging reveals enlarged supraclavicular, axillary, and inguinal lymph nodes. A PET-CT scan also shows multiple hepatic lesions and bone marrow involvement. A lymph node biopsy confirms Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. According to the Ann Arbor staging system, what is the most appropriate stage classification?

Which of the following laboratory profiles is most consistent with disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC)?

The nurse is caring for a woman who is being admitted for an induction with oxytocin (Pitocin). Which of the following findings would not be a potential contraindication to using this medication for induction? 

Results to the initial diagnostic tests performed were non-specific and non-confirmatory.  The AGACNP orders _______ next.  

A nurse is teaching a prenatal class about delayed cord clamping. Which parent statement indicates a need for further teaching? 

Based on the CT scan results and physical exam findings, the AGACNP correctly stages this patient as: