Identify at least two potential causes for N.H.'s hematuria
What will be an ideal response?
• The UTI is not responding to the antibiotic currently prescribed.
• The warfarin interferes with normal clotting mechanisms. PT/INR is elevated from the warfarin;
warfarin depresses the hepatic synthesis of vitamin K–dependent coagulation factors (II, VII, IX, X).
• Bactrim DS interacts with warfarin and causes increased warfarin levels, which might lead to
bleeding. In addition, Bactrim DS can cause thrombocytopenia.
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In which phase of values clarification are the selected beliefs demonstrated consistently through behavior?
a. clarifying c. choosing b. acting d. prizing
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