A patient diagnosed with leukemia says, If I have too many white blood cells, and white blood cells fight infections, why do I have to be careful not to be exposed to germs? What would be an appropriate response for the nurse?
1. With leukemia, you have the wrong kind of white blood cells.
2. That's not what leukemia is.
3. The white blood cells with leukemia aren't effective at fighting infections.
4. Your bone marrow can become infected.
Question 2A patient is prescribed an oral iron preparation. What should the nurse instruct this patient about this medication?
Select all that apply.
1. Take the medication with orange juice.
2. Nausea is expected with this medication.
3. Take the medication with an antacid.
4. Take the medication 2 hours before a scheduled tetracycline dose.
5. Take the medication with a vitamin E supplement.
Question 3The nurse is providing dietary instructions to a vegetarian patient with iron deficiency anemia. What should be included in these instructions?
1. Consider adding animal sources of iron and protein to the diet.
2. Ensure an adequate intake of vitamin C when consuming non-animal-based proteins.
3. Drink at least 12 glasses of water every day.
4. Avoid exercise at least 30 minutes after completing a meal or snack.
Question 4At the completion of a physical examination the nurse suspects that a patient is experiencing thalassemia. What did the nurse assess to make this clinical decision?
Select all that apply.
1. confusion
2. muscle cramps
3. slight splenomegaly
4. bronze skin coloring
5. spontaneous fractures
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