A client is scheduled for a splenectomy during

17.

A client is scheduled for a splenectomy. During discharge education, what teaching point should the
nurse prioritize?
18.
A nurse is caring for a client who has sickle cell disease and the nurse’s assessment reveals the
possibility of substance abuse. What is the nurse’s most appropriate action?
19.
A client newly diagnosed with thrombocytopenia is admitted to the medical unit. After the admission
assessment, the client asks the nurse to explain the disease. What potential etiology should the nurse
explain to this client?
20.
A critical care nurse is caring for a client with immune hemolytic anemia. The client is not responding
to conservative treatments, and his condition is now becoming life-threatening. The nurse is aware
that a treatment option in this case may include what?
a. Hepatectomy
b. Vitamin K administration
c. Platelet transfusion
d. Splenectomy
21.

A nurse is providing education to a client with iron deficiency anemia who has been prescribed iron
supplements. What should the nurse include in health education?
22.
The nurse is assessing a new client with complaints of acute fatigue and a sore tongue that is visibly
smooth and beefy red. This client is demonstrating signs and symptoms associated with what form of
hematologic disorder?
23.
A client with acute kidney injury has decreased erythropoietin production. Upon analysis of the
client’s complete blood count, the nurse will expect which of the following results?