A patient's white blood cell count is 11,000/mm3. What does the nurse understand this value to represent?
1. the total number of circulating leukocytes
2. the total number of circulating neutrophils
3. the total number of circulating eosinophils
4. the total number of circulating basophils
Question 2The nurse is caring for a patient recovering from a splenectomy. What should the nurse realize will occur regarding this patient's immunity?
1. The liver and bone marrow will take over the spleen's functions.
2. The patient will need to avoid infections every day of his life.
3. The patient will have edematous lymph glands throughout his body.
4. The thymus gland will take over the spleen's functions.
Question 3An older patient with an infected stage IV pressure ulcer is lethargic. What additional findings should the nurse expect to assess in this stage of septic shock?
Select all that apply.
1. warm, flushed skin
2. urine output 10 mL/hr
3. blood pressure 88/54 mmHg
4. heart rate 118 beats per minute
5. respiratory rate 28 per minute and shallow
Question 4The nurse is reviewing the white blood cell count differential for a patient and notes that the basophil count is elevated. What should this laboratory value indicate to the nurse?
1. The patient is experiencing an acute hypersensitivity reaction.
2. The patient has a gastrointestinal infection.
3. The patient is fighting a tuberculosis infection.
4. The patient is fighting cancer.
Question 5An adolescent is experiencing anaphylactic shock after being stung by a swarm of bees. Which medications should the nurse anticipate being provided to this patient?
Select all that apply.
1. diuretics
2. antibiotics
3. epinephrine
4. beta2-agonist
5. antihistamine
Question 6A patient with thoracic injuries sustained in a multivehicle crash is demonstrating an alteration in perfusion. What should the nurse do to help this patient?
Select all that apply.
1. Auscultate lung sounds.
2. Measure blood pressure.
3. Measure central venous pressure.
4. Reduce rate of intravenous fluids.
5. Assess for jugular vein distention.
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