Compartment syndrome is a serious surgical emergency.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
True
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A client received tissue plasminogen activator (t-PA) after a myocardial infarction and now is on an intravenous infusion of heparin. The client's spouse asks why the client needs this medication. What response by the nurse is best?
a. "The t-PA didn't dissolve the entire coronary clot." b. "The heparin keeps that artery from getting blocked again." c. "Heparin keeps the blood as thin as possible for a longer time." d. "The heparin prevents a stroke from occurring as the t-PA wears off."
A nurse is caring for an elderly client with an upper extremity fracture. Which of the following therapies is more commonly used with elderly clients than with younger adults to treat fractures of the upper extremities?
A) Traction B) An external fixator C) Immobilization D) Acupressure
The nurse on the mother-baby unit is confronted by a client who states, "I know my rights and you have to do what I tell you!" Which response by the nurse is most appropriate?
A) "I don't mind doing anything within reason, but you have a responsibility to be considerate to the staff as well." B) "That statement is not included in your patient rights; don't yell at me." C) "Why do you feel angry...did I do something you did not like?" D) "Do you want me to take the baby to the nursery so you can calm down?
Identify the mechanism(s) involved in acid–base balance. Choose all that apply
1) Respiratory mechanisms 2) Active transport mechanisms 3) Renal mechanisms 4) Buffer systems