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A client arrives at the emergency department with symptoms of stroke. What evidence should the nurse gather to determine if the client is a candidate for thrombolytic therapy? Select all that apply.

A 32-year-old woman presents at her health clinic complaining of weakness, feeling of abdominal fullness, 6-month history of fatigue and night sweats. She added a multivitamin with iron and some extra meat and leafy greens to her diet but has not experienced an increase in energy. Upon assessment, her spleen was noted to be enlarged. Which diagnosis is most likely associated with her manifestations?

A female client arrives at the clinic reporting fatigue that is exhausting, bruising on the skin, and bleeding from the gums. Which diagnostic result(s) or history finding(s) correlates with a diagnosis of aplastic anemia? Select all that apply.

A 41-year-old woman diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) is sharing her story with members of an MS support group made up of people recently diagnosed. Which aspects of her health problem should the woman warn others to expect at some point in the progression of the disease? Select all that apply.

A client with a diagnosis of atrophic gastritis and consequent pernicious anemia is receiving high oral doses of vitamin B12. Following completion of his treatment, which lab finding demonstrates improvement in this condition?

The health care provider is caring for a client with leukemia and a blast count of 100,000 cells/μL (100 x 109/L). What client reports should prompt the clinician to take immediate action? Select all that apply.

A person who has been diagnosed with HIV infection 12 years ago and still has a CD4+ cell count of 800 cells/μL and a low viral load is considered to be in which clinical group?

Amniocentesis has suggested that a couple’s first child will be born with sickle cell disease. The parents are unfamiliar with the health problem and their caregiver is explaining the complexities. Which statement by the parents would suggest a need for further teaching or clarification?

While taking a daily walk, the clinician is asked by a neighbor what centric fusion (Robertsonian) translocation means. The neighbor tells the nurse that a family member has been diagnosed with this and is now afraid to have children. Given this diagnosis, what may be potential risks for her offspring?

The family of an older adult client is wondering why his “blood counts” are not rising after his last GI bleed. They state, “He has always bounced back after one of these episodes, but this time it isn’t happening. Do you know why?” The nurse will respond based on which pathophysiologic principle?