The nurse is caring for a patient with acute disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) who is bleeding from the gastrointestinal tract with a platelet count of 45,000. The nurse would anticipate which intervention for this patient?
1. Heparin
2. Intravenous platelets
3. Warfarin
4. Aspirin
Answer: 2
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A nurse is assigned to assist a client with a warm soak. What should the nurse do when
providing a warm soak? A) Use distilled water for soaks B) Set the water to 45 degrees C C) Stir the water to distribute heat evenly D) Soak for 45 minutes per treatment
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What will be an ideal response?
Child immunizations, support groups for adolescent parents, and chlorinated water are examples of which level of health care?
a. Health promotion b. Disease and injury prevention c. Supportive care d. Rehabilitation