In the ____________________, cells disintegrate, and the secretion is a mixture of cell fragments and synthesized substance.
Continuing with the 35-year-old G5P4 32 weeks gestation pati…
Continuing with the 35-year-old G5P4 32 weeks gestation patient, after obtaining the patient’s assessment, the nurse notifies her primary care provider. The nurse reports to the provider assessment findings of the patient’s presenting objective and subjective signs and symptoms using an SBAR. What laboratory tests does the nurse anticipate will be ordered if HELLP Syndrome is suspected?
A nurse is assigned to care for a client diagnosed with thro…
A nurse is assigned to care for a client diagnosed with thrombocytopenia. When reviewing the client’s plan of care prior to caring for the client, the nurse should recognize that the priority concern in caring for the client is to monitor for which of the following complications?
The patient who has ITP and has a platelet count of 9,000/mi…
The patient who has ITP and has a platelet count of 9,000/microliter. Which of the following is true about this platelet level?
The nurse is caring for a pregnant patient with preeclampsia…
The nurse is caring for a pregnant patient with preeclampsia. The nurse is at the bedside and notes that the patient has now progressed to eclampsia. Which independent or collaborative action should be the nurse’s first priority?
The nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with Immune Throm…
The nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP). Which interventions does the nurse anticipate during the planning of care?
A 32 week gestation patient is receiving Magnesium Sulfate a…
A 32 week gestation patient is receiving Magnesium Sulfate at 2 gms/hr via pump. The nurse obtains her vital signs. During her assessment, her respiratory rate is at 8 breaths per/min. What medication would reverse magnesium sulfate toxicity?
The nurse is concerned that a client with an active bleeding…
The nurse is concerned that a client with an active bleeding is at risk for inadequate tissue perfusion. What should the nurse consider when planning for this client’s health problem?
A nurse is developing a plan of care for a client who has ch…
A nurse is developing a plan of care for a client who has chronic thrombocytopenia. Which of the following interventions should be included in the plan of care? (Select all that apply):
The nurse is reviewing the chart of a newly admitted patient…
The nurse is reviewing the chart of a newly admitted patient. The complete blood count (CBC) indicates that the patient has an Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura. Which 2 nursing actions should be included in the plan of care?