An Expected Action by the Nurse Caring for a Patient

question 36

Multiple Choice

An expected action by the nurse caring for a patient who has an acute exacerbation of polycythemia vera is to

• A)place the patient on bed rest.
• B)administer iron supplements.
• C)avoid use of aspirin products.
• D)monitor fluid intake and output.

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Definitions:

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