Question 1

The nurse is caring for an older adult client with chronic renal failure who is scheduled for dialysis in two hours. Which finding is most concerning?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hematocrit 58% 
B)  Platelet count 99,000/microliter 
C)  Diffuse pulmonary crackles 
D)  Increased jugular venous distention 
A)  Hematocrit 58% 
B)  Platelet count 99,000/microliter 
C)  Diffuse pulmonary crackles 
D)  Increased jugular venous distention

Question 2

An older client is experiencing acute liver failure. Which laboratory findings are most closely related to this condition? Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

A)  Elevated INR 
B)  Decreased hematocrit and hemoglobin 
C)  Elevated serum ferritin 
D)  Decreased platelet count 
E)  Elevated white blood cell count 
A)  Elevated INR 
B)  Decreased hematocrit and hemoglobin 
C)  Elevated serum ferritin 
D)  Decreased platelet count 
E)  Elevated white blood cell count

Question 3

The client is admitted to rule out a diagnosis of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. Which assessment finding best indicates to the nurse that an older adult client has non-Hodgkin's lymphoma?

Accepted Answer

A)  Pitting edema bilaterally 
B)  Difficulty with walking 
C)  Severe bone pain in the lower back 
D)  Diffuse lymph node enlargement 
A)  Pitting edema bilaterally 
B)  Difficulty with walking 
C)  Severe bone pain in the lower back 
D)  Diffuse lymph node enlargement

Question 4

An older client recovering from a total hip replacement is demonstrating edema and pain in the operative limb. Which intervention does the nurse perform first?

Accepted Answer

A)  Assess the client's lower extremity pulses. 
B)  Situate the client comfortably with pillows. 
C)  Evaluate the client's respiratory status. 
D)  Determine if anticoagulant medication is prescribed. 
A)  Assess the client's lower extremity pulses. 
B)  Situate the client comfortably with pillows. 
C)  Evaluate the client's respiratory status. 
D)  Determine if anticoagulant medication is prescribed.

The nurse is caring for an older adult client with chronic renal failure who is scheduled for dialysis in two hours. Which finding is most concerning?

An older client is experiencing acute liver failure. Which laboratory findings are most closely related to this condition? Select all that apply.

The client is admitted to rule out a diagnosis of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. Which assessment finding best indicates to the nurse that an older adult client has non-Hodgkin's lymphoma?

An older client recovering from a total hip replacement is demonstrating edema and pain in the operative limb. Which intervention does the nurse perform first?

Principles of Gerontology

Contemporary Gerontological Nursing

Principles of Geriatrics

Cultural Diversity

Nutrition and Aging

Pharmacology and Older Adults

Psychological and Cognitive Function

Sleep and the Older Adult

Pain Management

Violence and Elder Mistreatment

Care at the End of Life

The Integument

The Mouth and Oral Cavity

Sensation: Hearing, Vision, Taste, Touch, and Smell

The Cardiovascular System

The Respiratory System

The Genitourinary and Renal Systems

The Musculoskeletal System

The Endocrine System

The Gastrointestinal System

The Neurologic System

The Immune System

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Exam 21: The Hematologic System

The nurse is caring for an older adult client with chronic renal failure who is scheduled for dialysis in two hours. Which finding is most concerning?

An older client is experiencing acute liver failure. Which laboratory findings are most closely related to this condition? Select all that apply.

The client is admitted to rule out a diagnosis of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. Which assessment finding best indicates to the nurse that an older adult client has non-Hodgkin's lymphoma?

An older client recovering from a total hip replacement is demonstrating edema and pain in the operative limb. Which intervention does the nurse perform first?

Principles of Gerontology

Contemporary Gerontological Nursing

Principles of Geriatrics

Cultural Diversity

Nutrition and Aging

Pharmacology and Older Adults

Psychological and Cognitive Function

Sleep and the Older Adult

Pain Management

Violence and Elder Mistreatment

Care at the End of Life

The Integument

The Mouth and Oral Cavity

Sensation: Hearing, Vision, Taste, Touch, and Smell

The Cardiovascular System

The Respiratory System

The Genitourinary and Renal Systems

The Musculoskeletal System

The Endocrine System

The Gastrointestinal System

The Neurologic System

The Immune System

Caring for Frail Elders With Comorbidities

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