A patient with pancytopenia of unknown origin is scheduled for the following diagnostic tests. The nurse will provide a consent form to sign for which test?
a. ABO blood typing
b. Bone marrow biopsy
c. Abdominal ultrasound
d. Complete blood count (CBC)
Question 2The health care provider orders a liver/spleen scan for a patient who has been in a motor vehicle accident. Which action should the nurse take before this procedure?
a. Check for any iodine allergy.
b. Insert a large-bore IV catheter.
c. Place the patient on NPO status.
d. Assist the patient to a flat position.
Question 3The health care provider's progress note for a patient states that the complete blood count (CBC) shows a shift to the left. Which assessment finding will the nurse expect?
a. Cool extremities
b. Pallor and weakness
c. Elevated temperature
d. Low oxygen saturation
Question 4The complete blood count (CBC) indicates that a patient is thrombocytopenic. Which action should the nurse include in the plan of care?
a. Avoid intramuscular injections.
b. Encourage increased oral fluids.
c. Check temperature every 4 hours.
d. Increase intake of iron-rich foods.
Question 5A patient who had a total hip replacement had an intraoperative hemorrhage 14 hours ago. Which laboratory result would the nurse expect to find?
a. Hematocrit of 46
b. Hemoglobin of 13.8 g/dL
c. Elevated reticulocyte count
d. Decreased white blood cell (WBC) count
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