The nurse is performing discharge teaching with a patient who developed a pulmonary embolism after total knee surgery. The patient has been converted from heparin to sodium warfarin (Coumadin) anticoagulant therapy
What should the nurse tell the patient?
A) Coumadin will continue to break up the clot over a period of weeks.
B) It is important to take the same brand of medicine.
C) Anticoagulant therapy usually lasts 4 to 6 weeks.
D) He should take a vitamin supplement containing vitamin K.
B
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The 25-year-old woman who has a mother with breast cancer asks why yearly mammograms are not recommended for younger women. What is the nurse's best response?
A. "Younger women only need to obtain yearly mammograms if they are sexually active." B. "Younger breasts are so dense that mammography is not as accurate in detecting abnormalities." C. "The incidence of breast cancer is so low for younger women that the cost of mammography outweighs its benefits." D. "The chances of pregnancy are increased in younger women and the fetus should not be exposed to the radiation associated with mammography."
Which should the nurse understand can be used to minimize bone marrow toxicity?Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply.
A. Alkylating agents B. Bone marrow transplantation C. Hormone antagonists D. Platelet administration E. Growth factor therapy
The 125-pound nurse assesses the weight of a patient. What weight is the heaviest the nurse may safely lift by herself?
a. 158.75 lb b. 168.75 lb c. 178.75 lb d. 188.75 lb
Which ANA Principles for Nurse Staffing standard is applied to staffing?
a. Nurse/patient ratios should be mandated. b. Clinical competencies of the staff are standardized for all units. c. Support of the staff nurses must come from all levels of nursing. d. Experienced nurses should work the day shift because it is the busiest.