The Nurse Would Recognize Which Immune System Disorder as Being

question 18

Multiple Choice

The nurse would recognize which immune system disorder as being characterized by elevated lactate dehydrogenase, fragmented red blood cells (RBCs) seen with microscopic examination, and low red blood cell count, hematocrit (Hct) , and hemoglobin (Hgb) ?

• A)Serum sickness
• B)Idiopathic autoimmune hemolytic anemia
• C)Pernicious anemia
• D)Hemolytic transfusion reaction

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Definitions:

Empathetic Listening

The skill of understanding and sharing the feelings of another person by fully concentrating on their words and emotional expressions.

Clarifying

The process of making a statement or situation less confused and more comprehensible.

70/30 Principle

A guideline suggesting that effective communication should involve roughly 70% listening and 30% talking.

Active Listeners

Individuals who make a conscious effort to hear not only the words that another person is saying but, more importantly, to understand the complete message being communicated.