Bleeding Complications (Minor)

A 60-year-old man with thrombocytopenia is admitted to the ED because of rectal bleeding. The nurse knows that thrombocytopenia does not result from:

Which sign would the nurse expect to note in a patient who has undergone multiple blood transfusions?

Which nursing diagnosis would be inappropriate for a patient with sickle cell anemia?

A 28-year-old African-American man with a history of sickle cell disease is admitted to the ED. During assessment, the nurse notes the following symptoms: severe abdominal and back pain, aching joint pain, fever, vomiting, and dyspnea. The nurse understands that all of the following are forms of sicklecell crisis except:

One hour after the transfusion has been initiated, the patient complains of chills and headache. The nurse checks his vital signs and notes that his temperature has increased to 103.1o F (39.5oC). Based on these findings, the nurse determines that the patient is probably experiencing a:

Diagnosis is typically based on a patient’s bleeding pattern, family history, and physical examination. Confirming diagnostic studies indicate:

An appropriate nursing intervention for a patient receiving heparin therapy for deep vein thrombosis of the left calf would include:

The nurse understands which obstetric incident leads to the development of DIC?

Which laboratory finding would indicate successful treatment of this patient?

A 28-year-old African-American man with a history of sickle cell disease is admitted to the ED. During assessment, the nurse notes the following symptoms: severe abdominal and back pain, aching joint pain, fever, vomiting, and dyspnea. The nurse understands that all of the following are forms of sicklecell crisis except: