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Assessment of Hematologic Function and Treatment Modalities

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Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing 14e (Hinkle 2017)
Assessment of Hematologic Function and Treatment Modalities

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Question 1 of 5

A patient with a hematologic disorder asks the nurse how the body forms blood cells. The nurse should describe a process that takes place where?

A. In the spleen

B. In the kidneys

C. In the bone marrow

D. In the liver

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Question 2 of 5

A man suffers a leg wound which causes minor blood loss. As a result of bleeding, the process of primary hemostasis is activated. What occurs in primary hemostasis?

A. Severed blood vessels constrict.

B. Thromboplastin is released.

C. Prothrombin is converted to thrombin.

D. Fibrin is lysed.

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Question 3 of 5

A patient has come to the OB/GYN clinic due to recent heavy menstrual flow. Because of the patients consequent increase in RBC production, the nurse knows that the patient may need to increase her daily intake of what substance?

A. Vitamin E

B. Vitamin D

C. Iron

D. Magnesium

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Question 4 of 5

The nurse is planning the care of a patient with a nutritional deficit and a diagnosis of megaloblastic anemia. The nurse should recognize that this patients health problem is due to what?

A. Production of inadequate quantities of RBCs

B. Premature release of immature RBCs

C. Injury to the RBCs in circulation

D. Abnormalities in the structure and function RBCs

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Question 5 of 5

A nurse is caring for a patient who undergoing preliminary testing for a hematologic disorder. What sign or symptom most likely suggests a potential hematologic disorder?

A. Sudden change in level of consciousness (LOC)

B. Recurrent infections

C. Anaphylaxis

D. Severe fatigue

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