A patient has developed the formation of clots and has bruising. It is determined that there is a depletion of coagulation factors and widespread bleeding. Which of the following medications will be administered?

A) Aminocaproic acid (Amicar)
B) Heparin
C) Warfarin (Coumadin)
D) Protamine sulfate


B

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Suddenly Regina pushes her husband's hand away and shouts, "Don't touch me!" This behavior is most likely: a. Normal and related to hyperventilation. b. Common during the transition phase of labor. c. A sign that she needs analgesia. d. Indicative of abnormal labor.

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The sleep disturbance the nurse caring for a client with bipolar I disorder would consider when

planning client care is a. early morning awakening. b. fragmentation of sleep. c. decreased REM sleep. d. hypersomnia.

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What does the pamphlet "Patient Care Partnership" clarify that patients will have? (Select all that apply.)

a. Provision of respectful care b. Protection of privacy c. Access to medical records d. Reasonable fees for service e. Information concerning current condition

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The conventional transducer method will be used to measure a patient's intra-abdominal pressure. Which interventions will the nurse use in this measurement?

1. Connect the transducer to the patient's peripheral intravenous line. 2. Place the head of the patient's bed flat. 3. Inject 20-25 mL of saline into the indwelling urinary catheter port. 4. Calibrate the transducer at the level of the patient's pubis. 5. Obtain the measurement at the beginning of respiration.

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