During an assessment, the nurse determines that an older patient is taking several supplements that affect blood clotting. Which supplements did the nurse assess that this patient is taking? Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. Zinc
2. Garlic
3. Fish oil
4. Ginseng
5. Vitamin E
2,3,4,5
Rationale: Zinc does cause antiplatelet effects.
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Which of the following is most accurate regarding researchers conducting metasyntheses?
A) They often conduct original studies on the same topic as the metasynthesis they are conducting. B) They perform little advance planning, as it is not needed in qualitative research. C) They make sampling decisions at the end of the study. D) They use only peer-reviewed journals in the analysis.
The manager is evaluating a beginning nurse's ability to use the computerized documentation system. Which observations indicate that the beginning nurse needs additional training on the computer?
elect all that apply. 1. Documented care for one patient in 20 minutes 2. Input patient safety data on the appropriate screen 3. Stated laboratory results not available when they were entered 4 hours earlier 4. Retrieved a recent peer-reviewed article supporting an aspect of one patient's care 5. Commented that a paper chart is the only legal and reliable form of documentation
The nurse instructs a pregnant patient on the need to increase foods containing folic acid. Which patient statement indicates that teaching has been effective?
A) "Eating an extra orange a day is important.". B) "I need to drink two glasses of milk each day.". C) "I will add spinach to my salad every evening.". D) "Cabbage and cauliflower are important for me to eat.".
The nurse is preparing to flush a patient's intermittent IV catheter. Why is the nurse flushing this catheter?
a. To open an occluded catheter b. To provide electrolyte replacement c. To prevent the formation of emboli d. To ensure the patency of the catheter