The nurse is preparing to teach a client with microcytic hypochromic anemia about the diet to follow after discharge. Which of the following...

The nurse implements which of the following for the client who is starting a Schilling test?           A. Administering methylcellulose (Cit...

A client with pernicious anemia asks why she must take vitamin B12 injections for the rest of her life. What is the nurse’s best response?  ...

The nurse is assessing a client’s activity intolerance by having the client walk on a treadmill for 5 minutes. Which of the following indica...

When comparing the hematocrit levels of a post-op client, the nurse notes that the hematocrit decreased from 36% to 34% on the third day eve...

A client is to receive epoetin (Epogen) injections. What laboratory value should the nurse assess before giving the injection?           A. ...

A client states that she is afraid of receiving vitamin B12 injections because of the potential toxic reactions. What is the nurse’s best re...

A client with microcytic anemia is having trouble selecting food items from the hospital menu. Which food is best for the nurse to suggest f...

A client with macrocytic anemia has a burn on her foot and states that she had been watching television while lying on a heating pad. What i...

Which of the following nursing assessments is a late symptom of polycythemia vera?           A. Headache       B. Dizziness       C. Pruritu...

The nurse is teaching a client with polycythemia vera about potential complications from this disease. Which manifestations would the nurse ...

The nurse would instruct the client to eat which of the following foods to obtain the best supply of vitamin B12?           A. Whole grains ...

When a client is diagnosed with aplastic anemia, the nurse monitors for changes in which of the following physiological functions?          ...

Which of the following blood components is decreased in anemia?           A. Erythrocytes       B. Granulocytes       C. Leukocytes       D....

A client with anemia may be tired due to a tissue deficiency of which of the following substances?           A. Carbon dioxide       B. Fact...

Which of the following cells is the precursor to the red blood cell (RBC)?           A. B cell       B. Macrophage       C. Stem cell       ...

Which of the following symptoms is expected with hemoglobin of 10 g/dl?           A. None       B. Pallor       C. Palpitations       D. Sho...

Which of the following diagnostic findings are most likely for a client with aplastic anemia?           A. Decreased production of T-helper ...

A client with iron deficiency anemia is scheduled for discharge. Which instruction about prescribed ferrous gluconate therapy should the nur...

Which of the following disorders results from a deficiency of factor VIII?           A. Sickle cell disease       B. Christmas disease      ...