A patient is taking warfarin (Coumadin) after open heart surgery. The patient tells the home care nurse she has pain in both knees that began this week. The nurse notes bruises on both knees
Based on the effects of her medications and the complaint of pain, what does the nurse suspect is the cause of the pain?
A) Arthritis
B) Torn medial meniscus
C) Degenerative joint disease
D) Bleeding
D
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The nurse is providing pre-procedure teaching about an ultrasound. The nurse informs the patient that in preparation for an ultrasound of the lower urinary tract the patient will require what?
A) Increased fluid intake to produce a full bladder B) Intravenous administration of radiopaque contrast agent C) Sedation and intubation D) The injection of a radioisotope
Apnea is defined as respirations that cease for at least ____________________ seconds
Fill in the blank with correct word
A(n) ______________ diagnoses and treats patients with disorders of the heart and blood vessels
A) anesthesiologist B) cardiologist C) endocrinologist D) hospitalist
For a patient with acute glomerulonephritis, a 24-hour urine test was initiated and the glomerular filtration rate (GFR) results are pending. What are the clinical manifestations of the test results?
a. GFR is normal; the therapy can be discontinued.d b. GFR is high; the patient is at risk for dehydration c. GFR is low; the patient is at risk for infection d. GFR is low; the patient is at risk for fluid overload.