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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.

The nurse is reviewing the treatment plan with parents of a 6-month-old diagnosed with severe β-thalassemia. Which statements by the parents demonstrate they understand the treatment plan? Select all that apply.

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 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?

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?

While being on subcutaneous heparin injections for deep vein thrombosis during the third trimester of her pregnancy, a client begins to experience major side effects. Her OB physician has called in a specialist who thinks the client is experiencing heparin-induced thrombocytopenia. The nurse should anticipate which order?

A client is brought to the emergency department for an overdose of aspirin. The clinician caring for this client should anticipate which clinical manifestations? Select all that apply.

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?

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?

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?