Q1. Mr. Sanchez makes an appointment to see his doctor for pain in his abdominal area. Tests and X rays reveal kidney stones as well as bones with a moth-eaten appearance. Further questioning reveals a medical history of abnormal reflexes and weakness. What is the problem and what action would be recommended?

Q2. A 68-year-old male is admitted to the hospital for emphysema. He is hypoxic and his labs reveal low oxygen levels. His hematocrit is 65 percent. The physician has told him that he has a type of polycythemia in which he has an increased number of erythrocytes circulating in his blood stream. The client tells nurse that he does not understand what that means. How would nurse explain this in terms the client would understand?