Disorders
What organ is most "under attack" when a patient has Lupus? What would be a priority assessment related to this potential organ damage?
What is Kidneys?
What is Peripheral edema?
Labs that also monitor kidney function are BUN and Creatine.
What serum labs would indicate that a treatment for iron deficiency anemia has worked?
What is hemoglobin and hematocrit?
What is infused to treat thrombocytopenia?
What is FFP or pooled platelets?
What are manifestations of a GI bleed?
What is black tarry stool and/or coffee ground emesis?
What foods are high in folic acid?
What is green leafy vegetables and fortified grains?
What are manifestations of pernicious anemia?
What is glossitis, pallor, weakness, peripheral neuropathy?
What helps iron absorb better and where do you find it?
What is Vitamin C and green leafy vegetables, orange juice, tomato juice?
What are manifestations of MS?
What is nystagmus, paresthesia, and loss of cognitive function?
What are priority care plans for clients with multiple myeloma?
What is injury due to compromised bone integrity and pain?
After a splenectomy what infection is a client at an increased risk for?
What is meningitis, pneumonia, and Hib?
What is Raynaud's phenomenon ?
What is pallor of fingers and toes in response to stress and cold?
Why is warm compresses and heat used for clients with sickle cell anemia?
What is increases circulation/ prevents vasoconstriction?
What is presbyopia?
What is when an eye loses elasticity and has trouble seeing things close up?
Hypercalcemia is a complication of multiple myeloma- how can this be prevented?
What is increase fluid intake?
What is the antidote for Warfarin?
What is Vitamin K ?
A client with Leukemia would have what bone marrow manifestations?
What is low platelet count. low red blood cell count, low white blood cell count?
What does the bone marrow of a client with aplastic anemia look like upon biopsy?
What is pale, fatty, fibrous? "Dry Tap"
What activities should a client with thrombocytopenia avoid?
What is IM injections, contact sports, cluster lab draws, use an electric razor, use moisturizer on lips, blow nose gently, use a soft bristle toothbrush?
What food should be avoided is a patient has a low WBC count?
What is fresh fruits/veggies, undercooked meats/eggs, tap water?
What type of iron is better absorbed ..
Heme or non heme? What are examples of both?
What is Heme?
Heme examples- chicken , lean meats, fish
Non Heme- vegetables, fruits, beans?
When a client has gout what dietary education should be provided?
What is to avoid foods high in purines, organ meats, shellfish, and alcohol?
Who is at the greatest risk of developing folic acid deficiency anemia?
What is alcoholics and pregnant women?
What are nursing interventions that a client with SLE should be educated about?
What is using a mild shampoo, staying out of sun, wear sunscreen with at least a SPF >10?
A patient with a low WBC would be placed on what type of precautions in the hospitals?
What is protective precautions?
What are interventions for a patient with increased intracranial pressure?
What is elevate HOB, dark room, reduced stimulation, limit suctioning, avoid coughing, straining, knee gatching and emesis?