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
3
An adverse reaction of heparin sodium is hypertension (high blood pressure).
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A type 2 diabetic patient is learning to control his condition with diet and exercise. The patient was started on Januvia, a new incretin. The nurse expects the dose adjustment to be based on what lab values?
1. CBC 2. TSH 3. Creatinine clearance 4. BUN
While assessing the abdomen of a client admitted for blunt abdominal trauma, the nurse notes the presence of ecchymosis present in the area protected by the seat's lap belt. What should be the nurse's next action?
A. Percuss the abdomen. B. Measure the abdominal girth. C. Notify the health care provider. D. Document the finding as the only action.
A patient's relative asks the nurse what type of gift would be appropriate for a patient who has an absolute neutrophil count (ANC) of 600. What should the nurse suggest?
1. "Flavored bottled water would be a nice change for her.". 2. "Perhaps a fresh fruit basket would help to stimulate her appetite.". 3. "A beautiful potted plant would certainly cheer up her room.". 4. "She told me yesterday how much she would enjoy some sushi.".
The nurse has defined a research problem. What action should the nurse take next?
1. Formulate a hypothesis. 2. Define variables. 3. Review the literature. 4. Select a design.