The nurse is caring for a 30-year-old woman who is diagnosed with iron deficiency anemia. The client is confused how this condition developed because she ate many foods high in iron. How should the nurse respond?
A 32-year-old woman presents at her health clinic complainin…
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?
A female client arrives at the clinic reporting fatigue that…
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 41-year-old woman diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) i…
A 41-year-old woman diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) is sharing her story with members of an MS support group made up of people recently diagnosed. Which aspects of her health problem should the woman warn others to expect at some point in the progression of the disease? Select all that apply.
A client with a diagnosis of atrophic gastritis and conseque…
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 health care professional has recommended biofeedback to a…
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?
Which statement by a client who has a new diagnosis of non-H…
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 47-year-old woman was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral s…
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?
Amniocentesis has suggested that a couple’s first child will…
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?
While being on subcutaneous heparin injections for deep vein…
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?