The nurse is conducting a staff in-service on sickle cell anemia. Which describes the pathologic changes of sickle cell anemia?

A) Sickle-shaped cells carry excess oxygen.
B) Sickle-shaped cells decrease blood viscosity.
C) Increased red blood cell destruction occurs.
D) Decreased adhesion of sickle-shaped cells occurs.

A client is admitted to the psychiatric unit of a local hospital.During the nursing assessment,the nurse finds the client is poorly groomed,wearing dirty clothes,tearful,and reports weight loss with poor appetite.The nurse formulates a nursing diagnosis of Depressed Mood.What are the most appropriate nursing outcomes for this client? Select all that apply.

A) Eats a well-balanced diet
B) Depressed mood resolves by discharge
C) Bathes, washes, and maintains grooming and hygiene
D) Develops a spiritual belief system or engages in a religious affiliation

A child is being discharged from an ambulatory care center after an inguinal hernia repair. Which discharge interventions should the nurse implement? (Select all that apply.)

A) Discuss dietary restrictions.
B) Hold any analgesic medications until the child is home.
C) Send a pain scale home with the family.
D) Suggest the parents fill the prescriptions on the way home.
E) Discuss complications that may occur.

The ________ is a pigmented vascular membrane that prevents internal reflection of light.