A patient recovering from a fractured hip is at risk for developing deep vein thrombosis (DVT). Which treatment would be indicated for the patient at this time?
A. Massaging the affected extremity
B. Prevention
C. Heparin
D. Vena cava filter
Answer: B
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A) warm and humidify air. B) filter out impurities in air. C) exchange carbon dioxide for oxygen in the bloodstream. D) a and b are correct.
Most nurses have been taught to maintain direct eye contact when communicating with patients. Some cultural groups would not value direct eye contact with the nurse. Which cultural group would consider the direct eye contact impolite?
A) Americans B) British C) Canadian D) Native Americans
You assist with the application of a full-body plaster cast to a child. The child immediately becomes diaphoretic and complains of being hot. Which nursing intervention would be indicated?
A) Observe the child for infection. B) Suggest removal of the cast to the orthopedist. C) Moisten the cast with cool water. D) Advise the child that this is to be expected.
A patient describes his or her periods of anxiety as "just horrible" and says that he or she "never knows when it's going to happen." The patient tells you, "I feel like I can't breathe
" You realize that the patient's complaints are common symptoms of: A) Phobia B) Panic disorder C) PTSD D) Mania