A nurse is teaching a client with a history of ulcerative colitis and a new diagnosis of anemia. Which of the following symptoms from ulcerative colitis is a contributing factor to the development of anemia?

A nurse is caring for a client with iron-deficiency anemia. When teaching the client about nutrition, the nurse should educate the client which of the following foods contains the most amount of iron?

A nurse is assessing a client who is receiving a unit of packed red blood cells. Which client statement suggests manifestation of an acute hemolytic reaction?

A nurse is caring for a client who has chronic renal disease and is taking epoetin alfa (Procrit). Which laboratory result would be used to assess the effectiveness of this medication?

A nurse is caring for a client who is coming to the clinic for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) testing. The patient's enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) results are positive. Which test will be used to confirm the diagnosis of HIV?

A nurse is providing education to a client diagnosed with sickle cell anemia. Which of the following can be anticipated will be a trigger for a sickle cell crisis?

A nurse is caring for a client with sickle cell anemia. The client asks, "Why am I in so much pain?" What is an appropriate response from the nurse to make to this client?

A nurse is assessing a client who is postoperative and has anemia due to excess blood loss following surgery. The client's hemoglobin is at 7 g/dL. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect this client to report?

The client with sickle cell disease (SCD) has recently been sick and is now experiencing a vaso-occlusive crisis. Which priority interventions should the nurse implement?

A nurse is caring for a client with Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS). Which client statement demonstrates a need for further education?

Which of the following are components of the complete blood count (CBC)? Select all that apply.