Patho Test

The nurse evaluates that the client correctly understands how to report signs and symptoms of bleeding when the client says:

"Ecchymoses are large, purple skin bruises."

The nurse is assessing a client with chronic hepatitis B who is receiving lamivudine. What information is most important to communicate to the health care provider (HCP)?

The client's daily record indicates a 3-kg weight gain over 2 days.

The nurse is preparing to administer platelets. The nurse should:

gently rotate the bag.

Which symptom is an early indication that the client's serum potassium level is below normal?

muscle weakness in the legs

A client with iron deficiency anemia is taking iron supplements. The nurse emphasizes to the client that the drug will have increased absorption if taken with:

orange juice.