Cilostazol (Pletal) is being prescribed for a client with coronary artery disease. The nurse knows that which is the major purpose for antiplatelet drug therapy?
a. To dissolve the blood clot
b. To decrease tissue necrosis
c. To inhibit hepatic synthesis of vitamin K
d. To suppress platelet aggregation
Ans: d. To suppress platelet aggregation
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A) Leukocytes B) Erythrocytes C) Macrophages D) Platelets
The nurse is caring for a client whose respiratory status has declined since shift report. The client has tachypnea, is restless, and displays cyanosis. Which diagnostic test should be assessed first?
A) Arterial blood gases B) Pulmonary function test C) Pulse oximetry D) Chest x-ray
The patient's results show a ratio of BUN to creatinine of 10:
1. This indicates to the nurse that the results indicate: 1. a normal ratio. 2. severe renal failure. 3. malnutrition and dehydration. 4. decreased kidney function.
The nurse is caring for a patient with tuberculosis. What airborne precautions should the nurse take while caring for this patient? (Select all that apply.)
a. Private patient room b. Semiprivate patient room c. Closed patient room door d. Individualized respiratory mask e. One-size-fits-all respiratory mask ____