The nurse is asked to shave a patient that is taking Coumadin. What is the most appropriate action?
a. Refuse to shave the patient because he is on an anticoagulant.
b. Shave as usual with a safety razor.
c. Offer to wax rather than shave the patient.
d. Use an electric razor.
ANS: D
Patients on anticoagulants should use an electric razor for shaving to avoid bleeding complications. Patients should have the option of shaving if they would like to shave. Waxing may not be an option.
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1. Refuse a wheelchair for the child, to motivate the child to learn to walk. 2. Verbalize their frustrations to the nurse. 3. Accept the school district's individualized transition plan (ITP). 4. Alternately assume care for the child 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
When describing primary prevention activities that would occur in the preparedness phase of a terrorist attack involving biologic weapons like smallpox or anthrax to a local community group, which of the following would the nurse include?
A) Investigating outbreaks to determine source B) Administering vaccines C) Screening suspected cases D) Treating persons who have been infected
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What will be an ideal response?