For what specific health problem is urokinase (Abbokinase) approved?
a. Acute myocardial infarction (heart attack) in which the symptoms began 24 hours ago
b. Stroke caused by an embolus lodged in a small artery in the brain
c. Stroke caused by a ruptured blood vessel in the brain
d. Massive acute pulmonary embolism
ANS: D
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1. Restrict visitors to two at a time. 2. Assign the client to a private room. 3. Provide aspirin-based analgesics for pain control. 4. Instruct to call for help to move self up in the bed. 5. Keep the lights off and minimize noise in the room.
Which finding most concerns the nurse that the client has pernicious anemia?
1. The client takes a daily antacid tablet. 2. Report of tingling and hand clumsiness 3. B12 level 300 pg/mL 4. Bowel movement frequency is every three days.
When the deceleration pattern of the fetal heart rate mirrors the uterine contraction, which nursing action is indicated?
a. Administer oxygen by nasal cannula. b. Reposition the woman. c. Apply a fetal scalp electrode. d. Record this reassuring pattern.
People with COPD often have difficulty taking in enough calories because of the fatigue they experience from the hypermetabolism of their respiratory stress. What would be an appropriate nutritional intervention for someone with COPD?
A) Limit total fluid intake. B) Increase empty-calorie liquids with meals. C) Eat small frequent meals. D) Limit fiber.