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What are red blood cells responsible for, and what is their lifespan?

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What is the term for a deficiency of red blood cells?

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What condition is characterized by an increase in the number of red blood cells and what are its potential causes?

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What type of blood cells are responsible for fighting infection?

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Which blood cells are classified as granular leukocytes?

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Which blood cells are classified as non-granular leukocytes?

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What is the most abundant type of white blood cell and what condition is indicated by low levels of this cell?

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What is the term for a low white blood cell count?

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What is the term for an increase in the number of white blood cells?

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What are platelets also known as?

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What condition is characterized by petechiae and bleeding?

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What condition is characterized by increased platelet levels and what are its potential risks?

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What is the term for when all blood cell counts are low?

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What tests are used for diagnosing anemia and other blood disorders?

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What is the procedure for a bone marrow biopsy and aspiration?

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What is erythrocytosis/polycythemia vera and what are its common causes?

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What are the specific symptoms of erythrocytosis?

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What increased risks are associated with erythrocytosis/polycythemia?

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What nursing care is recommended for erythrocytosis/polycythemia?

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What causes erythrocytopenia (anemia)?

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What are the causes of anemia?

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What are the types of anemia?

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What is microcytic anemia and what causes it?

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What causes iron deficiency anemia and how is it treated?

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What causes thalassemia and how is it treated?

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What is normocytic anemia and what causes it?

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What is macrocytic anemia and what causes it?

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What is another name for macrocytic anemia?

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What causes non-megaloblastic anemia and how is it treated?

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What is the most common form of anemia?

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What are the possible causes of low hemoglobin levels?

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What does the hematocrit blood test measure?

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What are the most common signs and symptoms of erythrocytopenia (anemia)?

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What are the signs and symptoms of anemia?

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What is the plan of care for treating anemia?

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What are the major goals targeting treatment for a client with anemia?

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What are the characteristics of mild anemia?

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What are the characteristics of moderate anemia?

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What are the characteristics of severe anemia?

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What is iron deficiency anemia?

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What are the causes of iron deficiency anemia?

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What are the manifestations specific to iron-deficiency anemia?

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What are the guidelines for administering ferrous sulfate/iron?

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What is pernicious anemia and what causes it?

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What are the causes of pernicious anemia?

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What are the manifestations of pernicious anemia?

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What is the treatment for pernicious anemia?

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What is sickle cell anemia and what are its effects?

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What are the manifestations of sickle cell anemia?

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What are the complications of sickle cell anemia?

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What are the management strategies for a sickle cell crisis?

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What client teaching is important for managing sickle cell anemia?

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What are the guidelines for blood transfusion?

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What are the best practices for administering blood products?

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What are the symptoms of a transfusion reaction and what should be done?

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What are the steps to take in case of a blood transfusion reaction?

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What are the symptoms of a febrile non-hemolytic transfusion reaction?

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What are the symptoms of a mild allergic transfusion reaction?

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What are the symptoms of a severe allergic transfusion reaction and what should be done?

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What are the nursing implications for a blood transfusion reaction?

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What is thrombocytosis and what causes it?

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What nursing actions are recommended for thrombocytosis?

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What is thrombocytopenia and what are the risks associated with it?

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What causes thrombocytopenia?

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What is heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT) and when does it occur?

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What are the manifestations of thrombocytopenia?

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What nursing interventions are recommended for thrombocytopenia?

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What client teaching is important for thrombocytopenia and bleeding precautions?

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What are the limitations of caused in relation to pain and causes?

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What nursing actions are recommended for leukocytosis?

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What is leukopenia and what causes it?

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What nursing actions are recommended for leukopenia?

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What is neutropenia and what precautions should be taken?

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What causes neutropenia?

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What nursing care is recommended for a hospitalized client with neutropenia?

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What education should be provided for a client with neutropenia upon discharge?

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