A nurse teaches a postpartum woman about her risk for thromboembolism. Which of the following would the nurse be least likely to include as a factor increasing her risk?
A) Increased clotting factors
B) Vessel damage
C) Immobility
D) Increased red blood cell production
D
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An older male adult who had radical surgery for oral cancer is refusing to see visitors and is losing weight despite aggressive nutrition therapy. The nurse assesses this man for in-effective coping related to dysfunctional grieving
Which is the most important patient outcome of nursing care implemented in response to his mental health status? a. Discusses how his coping mechanisms are overwhelmed b. Performs self-feedings through gastrostomy tube daily c. Uses nonverbal forms of communication effectively d. Exhibits self-confidence in regaining sense of control
A patient has just had a liver biopsy. What should the nurse do immediately following this procedure?
a. Assist the patient up to a chair b. Keep the patient on his or her left side c. Assist the patient with ambulation d. Tell the patient to avoid coughing
A patient's ECG shows regular RR intervals of 0.48 seconds, a PR interval of 0.12 seconds, and a QRS of 0.08 seconds. This best fits the criteria for:
A. Sinus tachycardia B. Supraventricular tachycardia C. Sinus bradycardia D. Normal sinus rhythm
The energy-producing functions of cells are sped up by ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).