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Question 1 of 5

A nurse is caring for a client with thrombocytopenia. Which action is the highest priority to reduce the risk of bleeding?

A. Use an electric razor instead of a straight razor.

B. Apply pressure to any bleeding sites for at least 5 minutes.

C. Avoid invasive procedures unless absolutely necessary.

D. Monitor for signs of internal bleeding.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Avoid invasive procedures unless absolutely necessary.

Question 2 of 5

The nurse is developing a plan of care for the client with multiple myeloma and includes which priority intervention in the plan?

A. Encouraging fluids

B. Providing frequent oral care

C. Coughing and deep breathing

D. Monitoring the red blood cell count

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Encouraging fluids

Question 3 of 5

Following an extensive diagnostic workup, an older adult patient has been diagnosed with a secondary myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS). What assessment question most directly addresses the potential etiology of this patient's health problem?

A. Were you ever exposed to toxic chemicals in any of the jobs that you held?

B. When you were younger, did you tend to have recurrent infections of any kind?

C. Have your parents or siblings had any disease like this?

D. Would you say that you've had a lot of sun exposure in your lifetime?

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Were you ever exposed to toxic chemicals in any of the jobs that you held?

Question 4 of 5

A nurse is caring for a patient who has been diagnosed with leukemia. The nurse's most recent assessment reveals the presence of ecchymoses on the patient's sacral area and petechiae on her forearms. In addition to informing the patient's primary care provider, what action should the nurse take?

A. Initiate measures to prevent venous thromboembolism (VTE).

B. Check the patient's most recent platelet level.

C. Place the patient on protective isolation.

D. Ambulate the patient to promote circulatory function.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Check the patient's most recent platelet level.

Question 5 of 5

An adult patient has presented to the health clinic with a complaint of a firm, painless cervical lymph node. The patient denies any recent infectious diseases. What is the nurse's most appropriate response to the patient's complaint?

A. Call 911.

B. Promptly refer the patient for medical assessment.

C. Facilitate a radiograph of the patient's neck and have the results forwarded to the patient's primary care provider.

D. Encourage the patient to track the size of the lymph node and seek care in 1 week.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Promptly refer the patient for medical assessment.

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