Which thrombin inhibitor can be given by subcutaneous injection?
a. Heparin
b. Argatroban
c. Lepirudin
d. Bivalirudin
ANS: A
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Formal applications for using computers to support nursing education include which one of the following?
1. Podcasts 2. Blogs 3. Continuing nursing education 4. Instant messaging
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A client in the emergency department reports extreme dry mouth, constipation, and an inability to void. The client's history includes incontinence. Which question by the nurse is most impor-tant?
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