Exam 21: The Hematologic System

An older client is prescribed a blood transfusion of two units packed red blood cells. What should the nurse do when providing the blood to this client? Select all that apply.

The nurse provides discharge teaching to an older client diagnosed with iron deficiency anemia. Which statement by the client best indicates the client understands the teaching?

While completing an assessment the nurse is concerned that an older client is experiencing anemia. Which findings are most concerning for anemia? Select all that apply.

An older client is diagnosed with polycythemia vera and has a hematocrit of 58%. Which interventions are most important for the nurse to implement? Select all that apply.

A client is prescribed warfarin for chronic atrial fibrillation. Which laboratory value is most concerning to the nurse?

An older client is prescribed warfarin. What will the nurse include when teaching the client about this medication?

An older client with a history of peptic ulcer disease is diagnosed with a vitamin B12 deficiency. What must the nurse teach the client?

An older client is diagnosed with thalassemia. How will the nurse instruct the client about this diagnosis? Select all that apply.

The nurse is planning an inservice for nursing assistive personnel on ways to prevent the development of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in older clients. Which information must the nurse include in this presentation? Select all that apply.

The nurse cares for an admitted client to rule out a multiple myeloma diagnosis. Which finding does the nurse report to the healthcare provider immediately?

Which clinical finding by the nurse is considered normal in the older adult client?

The nurse has completed a physical assessment on an older client. Which new assessment finding is most concerning for the presence of deep-venous thrombosis?

The nurse is preparing an educational program on hemolytic anemia for the residents of an assisted living center. Which potential causes should the nurse include in the program? Select all that apply.

An older client is diagnosed with hemolytic anemia. What will the nurse teach the client about this disorder?

An older client with chronic renal failure and weekly dialysis has anemia. Which intervention is most important for the nurse to implement for this client?

Which finding most concerns the nurse that the client has pernicious anemia?

The nurse cares for a client with multiple myeloma. Which assessment finding is the priority for the nurse to report to the healthcare provider?

The healthcare provider determines that an older client, who takes daily aspirin, is at risk for a stroke. Which finding causes the nurse to contact the healthcare provider?

The nurse provides discharge teaching to an older client recovering from deep vein thrombosis. Which client statement best indicates that teaching has been effective?

What are the most concerning assessment findings in an older client with a suspected vitamin B12 deficiency? Select all that apply.