The Nurse Has Admitted a Child with a Cyanotic Heart

question 9

Multiple Choice

The nurse has admitted a child with a cyanotic heart defect.Which initial lab result would the nurse expect to find?

• A)High hemoglobin
• B)Low hematocrit
• C)High white blood cell count
• D)Low platelet count

Recognize various forms of patient communication, including open-ended and closed-ended questions.

Comprehend the methods and importance of ensuring patient privacy and obtaining consent under HIPAA guidelines.

Describe the role and process of patient screening in medical practice.

Understand the concept and application of feedback techniques in patient communication.

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Definitions:

Magnetism

A physical property of materials that respond to the magnetic field, often resulting from the motion of electric charges.

Rock Types

Categories into which rocks are classified based on their formation process, including igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks.

Pluton

A pluton is a body of intrusive igneous rock that crystallized from magma slowly cooling below the surface of the Earth, often forming the core of mountains.

Sedimentary Unit

A layer of sedimentary rock with distinct physical, chemical, or biological characteristics that distinguish it from adjacent layers.