HESI fufafifo

The parents of a child with recently diagnosed leukemia ask the nurse why their child has too many white blood cells. Which response by the nurse is best?

"The bone marrow is not controlling your child's white blood cell production as it should."

Which explanation will the nurse give when a client asks about what causes varicose veins?

"incompetent valves of superficial veins"

To which part of the respiratory system would the client's radiology report refer when identifying the angle of Louis?

Carina

The nurse is caring for a 9-month old infant with gluten-induced enteropathy. Which common term for this disorder would the nurse use when discussing the infant's diagnosis with the parents?

Celiac disease

Which toxic effect would the nurse find in a client who has overdosed on isocarboxazid?

Circulatory collapse

Which autoantigens are responsible for the development of Crohn's disease?

Crypt epithelial cells

Thick mucous gland secretions, elevated sweat electrolytes, meconium ileus, and difficulty maintaining and gaining weight are associated with which autosomal recessive disorder?

Cystic fibrosis

Which action is the function of antidiuretic hormone (ADH)?

Decreases water loss in urine

When evaluating fluid loss for a client with burns, which relationship between a client's burned body surface area and fluid loss would the nurse consider?

Directly proportional

Which age-related effects on the immune system occur in the older client?

Increased autoantibodies

Which is the etiological factor of nephrogenic diabetes insipidus (DI)?

Lithium therapy

Which is a secondary cause of adrenal insufficiency?

Pituitary tumors

A client with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) has a blood pH of 7.25 and a partial pressure of carbon dioxide (PCO₂) of 60 mm Hg. Which complication would the nurse suspect the client is experiencing?

Respiratory acidosis

Which complication may develop in the child with hypospadias with chordee?

Sexual difficulties

Which organism would the nurse explain was responsible for a client's recent diagnosis of malaria?

Sporozoa