Which of the following results would indicate a therapeutic effect in the client taking epoetin alfa?
Platelet count of 400,000 cells/mm3
Hematocrit of 32%
White blood cell count of 6,000 cells/mm3
Blood urea nitrogen level of 15 mg/dL
What is cardiac tamponade?
Accumulation of fluid in the pericardium that puts pressure on the heart
A potentially life-threatening arrhythmia arising from improper ventricular electrical activity
A loud, systolic mumur heard best over the 5th left intercostal space
Pain in the chest due to ischemia that is worse with exertion and better with rest