A pregnant woman with a history of a clotting disorder is required to self-administer heparin during her pregnancy. After delivery, the infant will be at greater risk for:
1. Low blood sugar
2. Decrease Vitamin K
3. Increased Vitamin K
4. High blood sugar
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1. Anticoagulants do not effect blood sugar
2. An infant of a mother who is treated with anticoagulants are at risk for decreased vitamin K levels
3. Anticoagulants have the opposite effect on vitamin K
4. Anticoagulants do not effect blood sugar
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A) side effects of medications. B) increased oral intake. C) tendency to mouth breathe. D) oxygen therapy.
The nurse recognizes which of the following alternative therapies as appropriate in the care of cancer clients? Select all that apply
A) Reminiscing B) Patient-controlled analgesia C) Hot and cold therapy D) Epidural stimulators E) Alternating analgesics F) Nonopioid use
A client is receiving anticoagulant medication therapy. Which of the following should be implemented?
1. use of an electric razor 2. bed rest 3. rotating IV sites every 24 hours 4. none of the above
A nurse assessing a client with an ostomy appliance documents the condition "prolapse" in the client chart and notifies the physician. Which of the following statements describes this condition?
A) The peristomal skin is excoriated or irritated because the appliance is cut too large. B) The system has leaks or poor adhesion leading to noticeable odor. C) The bag continues to come loose and become inverted. D) The stoma is protruding into the bag and may become twisted.