.Agranulocytosis/Neutropenia/agranulocytosis/leukopenia - ANSWER-acute decrease in the number of WBC in
peripheral blood
Causes: treatment with antibiotics, bone marrow transplant, chemo, radiation.
--> can lead to:
-respiratory infection
-ulceration of the mouth
-high fever
-UTI
.albumin - ANSWER-is a water magnet that is made in the liver and hangs out in the veins to pull fluid back in to
the veins
.Alcohol withdrawal sx - ANSWER-Anxiety
Nausea
Tremors
Hyperalertness
Restlessness
^VS
, Delirium Tremens (12-36 hours After last drink)
Tx:
—seizure precautions (greatest risk 48-72 hours)
—high protein diet/B vitamins(malnourished)
—fluids (dehydrates)
—reduce stimuli
—monitor I/O's; VS; electrolytes
.alcoholism medications that promote sobriety - ANSWER-- Disulfiram (antabuse) - causes severe neg. reaction
to alcohol can lead to death even if only around paint fumes.
-Naltrexone (ReVia) - reduces cravings by blocking the effects of alcohol PRN or monthly inj.
-acamprosate (campral) - reduces want/craving can't be used for pt with renal failure (2 tab 3x/day)
.aldosterone - ANSWER-works on SODIUM by telling kidneys to reabsorb sodium water follows sodium
.An important nursing intervention for a depressed client is - ANSWER-To sit quietly with the client offering
support with your presence
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