Anemia
What help iron supplements absorbed better for patients with iron-deficiency anemia?
What is citrus fruits/ juice?
What is thrombocytopenia?
What is a platelet count of less than 150,000.
A patient with cancer is immunocompromised. What food selections should be avoided?
What is raw fruits and vegetables, undercooked eggs/ meats/fish?
With allergic reactions what immunoglobin is triggered?
What is IGE?
What are hypothyroid manifestations?
What are hyperthyroid manifestations?
What is constipation, dry skin, hair loss, weight gain, bradycardia, hypotension, cold intolerance?
What is diarrhea, sweating, weight loss, tachycardia, heat intolerance?
What are patients with sickle cell anemia given warm blankets?
What is to promote circulation?
What activities should a person with thrombocytopenia avoid?
What is IM injections, contact sports, blood draws should be clustered, an electric razor should be used, a soft toothbrush should be used?
Hypercalcemia is a complication of multiple myeloma. How can a patient prevent this complication?
What is increase fluid intake?
What are some patient education that you would provide to a patient with Lupus?
What is use a mild shampoo, use sunblock greater than SPF 10 when in the sun, use wide brimmed hats in the sun, avoid moisturizers with perfumes or dyes?
What is Raynaud's phenomenon and how does it present in patients?
What is a vasoconstriction in finger/toes in response to cold and stress? What is pallor of toes and fingers?
What labs are monitored in iron deficiency anemia?
What is Hemoglobin, hematocrit, ferritin levels, iron levels, TIBC?
What are signs of bleeding?
What is dark tarry stool, hematuria, ecchymosis, easy bruising, epistaxis, pain in joints, and petechiae?
When a patient has multiple myeloma what is the priority care plan?
What is risk of injury and pain from broken bones?
What are patient education points with the use of steroids?
What is monitor for hyperglycemia, wear a mask in large crowds, monitor for porous bones, weight gain, mood swings?
What are manifestations of Pernicious anemia?
What is glossitis, pallor, peripheral neuropathy, fatigue, weakness?
What patient population is at the greatest risk of developing folic acid deficiency anemia?
What is pregnant women and people that drink daily?
Manifestations of MS?
What is nystagmus, numbness and tingling in extremities, loss of cognitive function?
Patients with cancer should be on what type of precautions?
What is protective precautions?
What is the antidote for Warfarin?
What is Vitamin K?
What are dietary restrictions for a patient with gout?
What is low purine diet? Limit alcohol, meats, organ meats, shellfish.
What food are highest in folic acid?
What is green leafy vegetables, whole grains, and fortified foods?
What is presbyopia?
What is a natural part of aging where the eyes lose elasticity and the ability to focus on objects up close?
What are manifestations of chemotherapy?
What is low platelet counts, low hemoglobin, low white blood cells? Hair loss, fatigue, weakness, N/V?
What is a positive Brudzinski's sign?
What is a positive Kernig sign?
What is hips and knees flex when neck is flexed?
What is unable to extend the leg completely when leg is flexed at the abdomen?
What are nursing interventions to prevent increased ICP?
What is elevate HOB, limit suctioning, quiet dark room, prevent emesis (antiemetic), prevent coughing (antitussives), prevent straining (stool softener), avoid knee gatching and restrictive clothing?