Anemia & Sickle Cell Disease

Question 1

Physical exam characteristics & reasons why a patient’s bilirubin level is elevated

Answer 1

characteristics- jaundiced skin & mucous membranes

Bilirubin is elevated due to rapid or excessive hemolysis or liver damage, could be due to obstructive problems

Question 2

Normal range of bilirubin

Answer 2

0.3-1

Question 3

Patient interventions & positioning after bone marrow aspiration

Answer 3

apply pressure dressing, assess biopsy site for bleeding, assess for infection, have the patient lie still, give analgesics as needed