A patient has a history of clot formation in the past. She is scheduled for bowel resection due to an obstruction. What anticoagulant agent will be administered prophylactically?
A) Acetylsalicylic acid (Aspirin)
B) Heparin
C) Warfarin (Coumadin)
D) Streptokinase (Streptase)
B
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The nurse is using the nursing process to care for a patient with mental illness. At what point of the nurse-patient interaction will the nurse perform the assessment phase of the nursing process?
1. It begins at the first face-to-face meeting with the patient and continues until the evaluation phase. 2. It begins at the first face-to-face meeting with the patient and continues until the patient leaves the setting. 3. It may begin prior to the first face-to-face meeting with the patient, and it continues until the diagnosis phase. 4. It may begin prior to the first face-to-face meeting with the patient, and it continues until the patient leaves the setting.
After giving two breaths to an adult client who is not breathing, the rescuer should assess the client for:
a. return of consciousness c. strength of carotid pulse b. rise and fall of the chest d. tolerance of rescue breathing
The nurse, caring for a Native American, would take into consideration all of the following cultural phenomenon, EXCEPT:
a. body language is an important mode of communication. b. personal space is very important. c. elders are honored and viewed as leaders. d. they are very future oriented.
The nurse is presenting a workshop on preventing foodborne illness. Points to cover include proper handwashing, cooking at the proper temperature, and proper storage. Which of the following should also be covered?
A) Proper vaccinations for food service personnel B) Quickly freezing meat after purchasing C) Prevent cross-contamination between raw and cooked foods D) Avoiding raw foods