the cleat part of the whole blood that contains clotting agents is:
a. plasma
b. blood cells
c. serum
d. hemoglobin
e. b and d
a. plasma
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1. Documenting the client's response to nursing treatment 2. Documenting the client's response to medication therapy 3. Documenting the client's toleration of ambulation following surgery 4. Documenting care given by the respiratory therapist
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A. Acute myocardial infarction B. Acute myocardial ischemia C. Left ventricular hypertrophy D. Past myocardial infarction
A patient with a history of squamous cell lung cancer is admitted to the hospital with arm and periorbital edema. After a few hours, the patient exhibits dyspnea, cyanosis, tachypnea, and an altered level of consciousness
Which action should the nurse take first? 1. Administer oxygen. 2. Call the physician. 3. Monitor vital signs. 4. Initiate seizure precautions.
Which of the following is an advantage of breastfeeding for the infant?
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