For which of the following patients is the use of warfarin (Coumadin) most clearly indicated?
A) A 40-year-old man whose recent chest pain has been diagnosed as a pulmonary embolism
B) A woman who developed a deep vein thrombosis in her leg following surgery
C) A 78-year-old woman who has a history of atrial fibrillation
D) A 68-year-old man who has been diagnosed with an acute myocardial infarction
C
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A seriously mentally ill woman has frequent relapses of her illness, usually precipitated by situational stressors such as running out of money or the vacations of key staff members at her mental health center. Which interventions would her nurse suggest to keep stressors from causing relapses?
a. Help the patient identify and anticipate events that are likely to overwhelm her. b. Guide her to develop written crisis plans that will help her remember what to do in crises. c. Apply for a court-appointed guardian to take charge of her affairs until she stabilizes. d. Encourage health-promoting activities such as exercise and getting adequate rest. e. Discourage potentially stressful activities such as groups or volunteer work. f. Accompany the patient to a National Alliance on Mental Illness support group.
What is the term for the action of a diuretic in a patient with glaucoma?
A) Intraocular pressure (IOP) B) Osmotic pull C) Diuresis D) Potassium sparing
To perform a deep tendon reflex measurement, you should:
a. briskly tap the tendon with the rubber end of the hammer. b. place the hammer firmly on the tendon for 3 to 5 seconds. c. tap the silver end of the hammer on the tendon. d. use the needle implement to determine sensory perception.
For a patient who is mentally ill, you should correct delusions and offer logical arguments to stop their inappropriate behavior
True False