Which prescription should the nurse anticipate to administer to a client with acute iron intoxication?

A. Folic acid
B. Deferoxamine (Desferal)
C. Blood transfusion
D. Cyanocobalamin (Nascobal)


Answer: B

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What reaction is this client most likely experiencing? a. Anxiety b. Withdrawal c. Shock d. Anger

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A nurse is performing CPR on an adult client. The nurse knows that for the chest compression to be effective, the correct ratio of chest compressions to rescue breaths should be

A) 60:4 B) 15:2 C) 30:3 D) 30:2

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When planning care to prevent pressure ulcer formation for a client, the nurse would include all of the following interventions, EXCEPT:

a. turn and reposition client every 2 hours. b. use a draw sheet to lift the client when changing positions. c. keep the client's skin clean and dry. d. massage over bony prominences.

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Heparin therapy may increase the risk of a patient developing what condition besides excessive bleeding?

1. A decrease in urination 2. An increase in thirst 3. An increase in hypertension 4. A decrease in visual acuity

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