Something is missing from the scenario. Based on his history, L.J. should have been taking an important medication
What is it, and why should he be taking it?
An oral anticoagulant, such as warfarin (Coumadin) or rivaroxaban (Xarelto), would be given because
of his history of multiple DVT and atrial flutter and fibrillation.
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A) The thyroid gland B) The adrenal gland C) The pituitary gland D) The thymus
The nurse evaluates the laboratory reports on electrolyte values carefully to assess the balance between positive and negative ions, which is regulated by the process of:
1. adaptation. 2. diffusion. 3. homeostasis. 4. osmosis.
During the fourth stage of labor, your client's assessment includes a BP of 110/60, pulse 90, and the fundus is firm midline and halfway between the symphysis pubis and the umbilicus. You would:
1. Turn her onto her left side. 2. Place the bed in Trendelenburg position. 3. Massage the fundus. 4. Continue to monitor.
A patient is to be administered glipizide (Glucotrol). Which of the following factors would prohibit the administration of glipizide (Glucotrol) to this patient?
A) A diagnosis of hypertension B) The ingestion of carbohydrates C) Allergy to sulfonamides D) Increase in alkaline phosphatase