A female client arrives at the clinic reporting fatigue that is exhausting, bruising on the skin, and bleeding from the gums. Which diagnostic result(s) or history finding(s) correlates with a diagnosis of aplastic anemia? Select all that apply.

A 32-year-old woman presents at her health clinic complaining of weakness, feeling of abdominal fullness, 6-month history of fatigue and night sweats. She added a multivitamin with iron and some extra meat and leafy greens to her diet but has not experienced an increase in energy. Upon assessment, her spleen was noted to be enlarged. Which diagnosis is most likely associated with her manifestations?

Which statement by a client who has a new diagnosis of non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) demonstrates a sound understanding of the diagnosis and treatment of the health problem?

A health care professional has recommended biofeedback to a client as a method of dealing with the high levels of stress. Which explanation should the clinician offer the client to explain biofeedback treatment?

A client with a diagnosis of atrophic gastritis and consequent pernicious anemia is receiving high oral doses of vitamin B12. Following completion of his treatment, which lab finding demonstrates improvement in this condition?

A 47-year-old woman was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis 3 years ago and has experienced a progressive onset and severity of complications. She has been admitted to a palliative care unit due to her poor prognosis. What assessments and interventions should the clinical staff of the unit prioritize in their care?

While being on subcutaneous heparin injections for deep vein thrombosis during the third trimester of her pregnancy, a client begins to experience major side effects. Her OB physician has called in a specialist who thinks the client is experiencing heparin-induced thrombocytopenia. The nurse should anticipate which order?

Amniocentesis has suggested that a couple’s first child will be born with sickle cell disease. The parents are unfamiliar with the health problem and their caregiver is explaining the complexities. Which statement by the parents would suggest a need for further teaching or clarification?

A female dental assistant has developed signs and symptoms of a latex sensitivity, and is undergoing allergy testing as well as blood work. Which component of the assistant’s blood work would most likely be the focus of her health care provider’s analysis?

The unique clinical presentation of a 3 month-old infant in the emergency department leads the care team to suspect botulism. Which assessment question posed to the parents is likely to be most useful in the differential diagnosis?