A patient with a tendency to form blood clots is in the recovery room after having hip replacement surgery. Which anticoagulant would best serve the patient's needs?
A. Streptokinase
B. Warfarin
C. Aspirin
D. Heparin
Answer: D
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The nurse is assessing residents at a summer picnic at the nursing facility. The nurse expresses concern due to the high heat and humidity of the day
Although the facility is offering the residents plenty of fluids for fluid maintenance, the nurse is most concerned about which? A) Lung function B) Summer allergies C) Cardiovascular compromise D) Insensible fluid loss
A nurse is acting as a preceptor for a new nurse on the oncology unit. To evaluate the new nurse's understanding of pain, the nurse asks, "Which statement is correct regarding the differences between nociceptive and neuropathic pain?"
a. The two types of pain result from injury to nerves. b. The two types of pain respond differently to analgesic drugs. c. Somatic pain is a common subtype of neuropathic pain. d. Neuropathic pain is more common than nociceptive pain in cancer patients.
One approach to establish adequate eating patterns for a client with anorexia is to assume a positive expectation of the client. Which is the best statement by the nurse?
A) "I'll give you 90 minutes to eat." B) "I will allow you space to eat in peace." C) "I will sit here quietly with you while you eat." D) "There are people who truly appreciate this food."
The major contributors to the osmolarities of the ECF and the ICF are:
a. Renin and angiotensin b. Sodium and potassium c. ADH and Aldosterone d. Chloride and Bicarbonate