Ch33: NCLEX

The nurse is educating a patient with iron deficiency anemia about food sources high in iron and how to enhance the absorption of iron when eating these foods. What can the nurse inform the client would enhance the absorption? A. Eating calf's liver with a glass of orange juice B. Eating leafy green vegis with a glass of water C. Eating apple slices with carrots D. Eating a steak with mushrooms.

A

The nurse observes a coworker eating frequently. The nurse encourages the coworker to have an examination and diagnostic workup with the HCP. What type of anemia is the nurse concerned the coworker may have? A. Iron deficiency B. Megaloblastic C. Sickle Cell D. Aplastic

A

A patient had gastric bypass surgery 3 years ago and now, experiencing fatigue, visits the clinic to determine the cause. The patient takes pantoproazole for the treatment of frequent heartburn. What type of anemia is this patient at risk for? A. aplastic B. Iron deficiency C. Sickle cell D. Pernicious

B

The nurse is assessing a patient who comes to the clinic reporting feeling constantly tired and very weak. The patient also has a very sore tongue, and upon observing the patients oral cavity, the nurse notices the tongue is beefy red. What type of anemia does the nurse know these symptoms indicate? A. Iron deficiency B. Megaloblastic C. Sickle Cell Disease D. Aplastic

B

A patient ESRD is taking recombinant erythropoietin for the tx of anemia. What lab study does the nurse determine will have to be assessed at least monthly related to this Rx? A. K B. Cr C. Hg D. Folate

C

A patient describes numbness in the arms and hands with a tingling sensation and frequent stumbling when walking. What vitamin deficiency does the nurse determine may contribute to some of these symptoms? A. Thiamine B. Folate C. B12 D. Iron

C

The nurse is assessing a patient who is a strict vegetarian. What type of anemia is the nurse aware that this patient is at risk for? A. Iron deficiency B. Aplastic C. Megaloblastic D. Sickle Cell

C

The nurse is performing an assessment for a client with anemia admitted to the hospital to have blood transfusions administered. Why would the nurse need to include a nutritional assessment for this patient? A. It is part of the required assessment B. It Is important for the nurse to determine what type of foods the patient will eat C. It may indicate deficiencies in essential nutrients D. It will determine what type of anemia the patient has

C

A patient with ESKD has developed anemia. What lab finding does the nurse understand to be significant in this stage of anemia? A. K 5.2 B. Mg 2.5 C. Ca 9.4 D. Cr 6

D