A nurse has an order to administer heparin. Before initiating this therapy, a priority nursing assessment will be the patient's
A) heart rate and pulse.
B) sodium and potassium levels.
C) aPTT.
D) blood glucose level.
A
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A patient admitted to the clinic complains of a lack of interest in most things, but especially food. After a comprehensive examination, the nurse suspects which disorder?
1. Pica 2. Bulimia nervosa 3. Rumination disorder 4. Avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder
__________ is a vague, uneasy feeling, the cause of which is not readily identifiable
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
The pediatric nurse watches while a 5-year-old hospitalized patient appears to withdraw from the environment and becomes apathetic to his care. The nurse knows that this patient is in the phase known as:
A) anger. B) protest. C) despair. D) detachment.
____________________ is a condition in which the pressure is increased within the eye.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).