The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient Whose Immune System

question 5

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a patient whose immune system is destroying red blood cells at a very rapid rate. Which test result will the nurse expect to see in the patient's chart as a result?

• A) Bilirubin level 4 mg/dL
• B) Platelet count 450,000/mm³
• C) Serum uric acid level 1.7 mg/dL
• D) Partial thromboplastin time 45 seconds

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Definitions:

Control Conditions

Refers to the use of non-treatment groups in experimental research to measure the effect of the treatment by comparing it with a group that does not receive the treatment.

Relational Preferences

Involves an individual's tendencies or desires regarding the nature and dynamics of their relationships with others.

Drop Out

The act of leaving a course, job, institution, or process voluntarily before completion.

Treatment

The management and care of a patient for the purpose of combating disease or disorder.