A nurse is collecting data from a client who has leukemia. Which of the following findings has the highest priority?

Platelet count 125,000/mm3

Hematocrit 35%

Weight loss

Bone pain

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is A

A.   A platelet count of 125,000/mm³ is lower than normal, and poses an increased risk of bleeding requiring immediate attention.
B.   A hematocrit of 35% falls within the normal range for many individuals and does not indicate an urgent issue.
C.   Weight loss may be a concern but is not typically considered a priority over other symptoms such as bone pain.
D.   Bone pain in a client with leukemia is a common symptom of leukemia but does not require immediate attention compared to a low platelet count.

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Correct Answer is ["A","B","C"]

Explanation

A. Painless lymphadenopathy, especially in the cervical, supraclavicular, or mediastinal areas, is a hallmark feature of Hodgkin lymphoma, reflecting the disease's characteristic pattern of lymph node involvement.
B. Pruritis can occur in Hodgkin lymphoma, and can either be focal or generalized.

C. Generalized feelings of discomfort, fatigue, or unease are common in Hodgkin lymphoma due to the effects of the disease on the immune system, as well as potential systemic symptoms such as fever, night sweats, and weight loss.
D. While cough can occur in advanced stages of Hodgkin lymphoma, it is not a defining clinical manifestation and is more commonly associated with respiratory infections or complications.

E. Fever is one of the B symptoms which are associated with Hodgkin Lymphoma.

However, the fever is often low-grade and can be associated with Pel-Ebstein fever which is intermittent fever periods with high temperature followed by afebrile periods.

A. BUN 11 mg/dL. serum creatinine 10 mg/dL B. BUN 45 mg/dL. serum creatinine 1.0 mg/dL C. BUN 35 mg/dL, serum creatinine 8 mg/dL D. BUN 10 mg/dL serum creatinine 0.3 mg/dL

Correct Answer is C

Explanation

A. These values are within the normal range and not indicative of chronic kidney disease.
B. While an elevated BUN is present, the serum creatinine level is within the normal range, which is not consistent with chronic kidney disease.
C. Both BUN and serum creatinine levels are elevated, indicating impaired kidney function and consistent with chronic kidney disease.
D. These values are within the normal range and not indicative of chronic kidney disease.

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