Which of the following conditions may precipitate DIC in an obstetric patient? (Select all that apply.)
a. Abruptio placentae
b. Anaphylactoid syndrome of pregnancy
c. Acute respiratory distress syndrome
d. Intracranial hemorrhage
e. Bacterial pneumonia
f. Septic abortion
A, B, F
Abruptio placentae, anaphylactoid syndrome (or amniotic fluid embolus), and septic abortion can all result in the development of DIC.
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1. Bipolar disorder 2. Panic disorder 3. Psychotic disorders 4. Anxiety disorders
The interdisciplinary treatment team is discussing appropriate strategies for a homebound client who has a history of medication nonadherence
Which of the following rationales should the nurse case manager use when a treatment team member suggests that the nurse case manager make daily home visits to administer medications? 1. "My job description does not include medication administration to clients in the home." 2. "My role as case manager is to remain objective and look at the whole picture. If I deliver direct care, I may lose this perspective." 3. "My time is more importantly spent supervising others to provide this type of direct care." 4. "My daily schedule is too full to commit this amount of time to administering medications."
Most audience interpretations for speaker messages are determined by the speaker's:
a. body language and facial expressions. b. literal words. c. pitch and volume of speech. d. vocal quality and tone.
The client who is receiving a blood transfusion tells the nurse her chest feels tight. The nurse observes that she is short of breath and her temperature is elevated. What initial action should the nurse take?
1. Report the findings to the physician. 2. Check the client again in 15 minutes. 3. Stop the transfusion. 4. Increase the flow rate of the transfusion.