A nurse is assigned to care for a client with deep vein thrombosis who has to undergo anticoagulation therapy. Which of the following instructions should the nurse offer the client as a caution when the client receives anticoagulation therapy?
A) Sit with the legs crossed over each other
B) Straining during defecation is desirable.
C) Avoid products containing aspirin.
D) Refrain from performing leg exercises.
C
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1. The characteristics of holism were evident. 2. The cost of the program. 3. The number of people who participated in the program. 4. The extent that the program was empowering for the beneficiaries.
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a. Korotkoff sounds b. pulse pressure c. murmurs d. gallops
In the hospital, the nurse is caring for a client of Asian descent who was just started on warfarin (Coumadin). What would be the best plan of care for the client? (Select all that apply.)
a. Start warfarin at a high dose to decrease the chance for further clotting problems. b. Monitor international normalized ratio (INR) once a day in the hospital. c. Teach the client to frequently check for any bruising. d. Initiate fall precautions and strict activity limitations. e. Start warfarin at a lower-than-normal dose owing to slower metabolism of the drug.
What measures can you take regarding Ms Wharekawa's fear of VTE? Provide rationales for your answers
Ms Rawinia Wharekawa, a patient for bariatric surgery, exhibits anxiety as you complete her admission. She is afraid that she might develop a blood clot and is concerned about the resources your unit may or may not have to avoid this complication. She is also anxious about ‘the looks' she claims she has been getting from other patients in the waiting room, as well as from one member of staff What will be an ideal response?