Which of the following does NOT occur in patients with cirrhosis?
A. Esophageal varices
B. Increased venous pressure in the portal venous system
C. Ascites
D. Predisposition to Barrett's esophagus
D
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When monitoring this patient, the nurse should suspect that adverse effects of this drug may account for which of the following laboratory values? A) Low hematocrit and mean corpuscular volume (MCV) B) Increased INR and aPTT C) Increased blood urea nitrogen and creatinine D) Increased AST, ALT, and GGT
An older client recently admitted from a homeless shelter experiences cardiac arrest. The client has no resuscitation orders. Which action should the nurse take?
1. Begin chest compressions. 2. Notify the nursing supervisor. 3. Obtain a prescription for DNR. 4. Attempt to contact the client's next of kin.
The nurse contacts a client by follow-up telephone call after the client's visit to an ambulatory care center. The client who would benefit most from this intervention
a. has undergone cast removal. b. has undergone same-day surgery. c. is having blood pressure monitored. d. is having blood sugar monitored.
What is the minimum time period needed before reapplying a rotigotine patch to the same skin site?
a. 7 days b. 14 days c. 21 days d. 28 days