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Phlebotomy Essentials

6th Edition

ISBN:9781451194524

Author:Ruth McCall, Cathee M. Tankersley MT(ASCP)

Publisher:Ruth McCall, Cathee M. Tankersley MT(ASCP)

Chapter1: Phlebotomy: Past And Present And The Healthcare Setting

Section: Chapter Questions

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Time remaining: 01:59:49 Nursing The nurse is caring for a patient with HIV/AIDS. The primary nursing diagnosis for this patient is imbalanced nutrition less than body requirements related to decreased oral intake. Besides requesting a consult with a dietitian what would be a priority nursing intervention for this patient with this nursing diagnosis? Maintain a blood pressure of 120/78 Encourage patient to eat foods low in protein Obtain a height and weight daily Maintain urine output of less than 20 mL/hr The nurse is caring for a patient who is human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) positive and taking antiretroviral therapy (ART). Which information is most important for the nurse to address when planning care? The patient complains of feeling “constantly tired” The patient cant explain the effects of indinavir The patient reports missing some doses of zidovudine The patient reports having no side effects from the medications A patient with lymphoma is experiencing pancytopenia. Which priority intervention should the nurse include in the plan of care? Be sure the patient has 2 visitors at the bedside Ensure no live plants are in the room Administer a bolus for IV fluid replacement Provide frequent high-

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