A nurse suspects a diagnosis of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). The nurse is most concerned when lab results identify:

A nurse is aware that which of the following is a classic symptom of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)?

A nurse is reviewing the physician’s orders for a client with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). The nurse determines that the medication most appropriate for the treatment plan is:

The nurse is caring for a client with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). The nurse is aware that a sign of neurologic involvement in SLE would be?

The nurse explains to the client that a common but life-threatening complication of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is:

A client has experienced an exacerbation of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). The nurse determines further teaching is necessary when the client makes which statement?

The nurse is assessing a client with an early diagnosis of stage I Hodgkin’s disease. Which finding is the nurse likely to document?

The nurse is caring for a client newly diagnosed with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Which system is most affected by the disease?

The nurse is providing information to a client diagnosed with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). The client asks the nurse if any type of blood dyscrasia may develop. What is the best response by the nurse?

The nurse is reviewing laboratory values of a client recently diagnosed with chronic lymphocytic leukemia. The nurse would anticipate the results to include which of the following?

According to a standard staging classification of Hodgkin’s disease, which criterion reflects stage II?

A nurse is documenting care for a client with iron deficiency anemia. What is the most appropriate nursing diagnosis?

A client diagnosed with acute lymphocytic leukemia is about to begin chemotherapy. The nurse recognizes that further teaching is necessary when the client makes which statement?

The nurse is providing preoperative teaching for a client scheduled to receive a porcine heart valve replacement. The nurse determines that the client has an understanding of the type of replacement he will receive when the client describes the replacement as what?

A client with thrombocytopenia, secondary to leukemia, develops epistaxis. The nurse would instruct the client to:

The nurse is caring for a client with idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura. The client asks the nurse what medication the doctor ordered to improve his platelet count. What is the best response by the nurse?

The nurse is aware that in addition to the client’s platelet count, the best test to confirm the diagnosis of essential thrombocytopenia would be?

Which statement is correct about the rate of cell growth in relation to chemotherapy?

While assessing a client with disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC), the nurse suspects the client has developed internal bleeding. The nurse should assess the client for:

The nurse determines that teaching was effective when the client with thrombocytopenia makes which statement?

A nurse is assessing a client newly diagnosed with stage I Hodgkin’s lymphoma. Which area of the body is most likely to be involved?

A nurse is teaching a client about idiopathic thrombocytopenia and explains that the average normal life span of a platelet is:

A client with sickle cell disease is discussing his therapeutic regimen. Which statement by the client indicates further teaching is needed?

A 16-year-old client involved in a motor vehicle collision arrives in the emergency department unconscious and severely hypotensive. He has several possible fractures of the pelvis and legs. Which parenteral fluid would the nurse expect to administer to this client?

The nurse is attending the annual neighborhood picnic. A neighbor tells the nurse that a friend was recently diagnosed with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and she is afraid she will contract it. Which of the following clients is most at risk for SLE?

The nurse is reviewing assessment data of clients who may be at risk for developing malignant lymphoma. The nurse determines that the client at highest risk would be?

A pregnant client arrives at the emergency department with abruptio placentae at 34 weeks’ gestation. The nurse is aware that the client is at risk for developing:

A 36-year-old client complains of fatigue, weight loss, and a low-grade fever. He also has pain in his fingers, elbows, and ankles. The nurse identifies these symptoms as indicative of:

A 43-year-old client undergoing colon cancer treatment has developed thrombocytopenia. The nurse should assess the client for:

A client receiving chemotherapy is considered at high risk for developing lysis syndrome. The nurse would anticipate monitoring the client 48 to 72 hours after the infusion and assessing which laboratory values?