A pharmacotherapeutic agent used in the treatment of thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura is
A) heparin.
B) plasma transfusion.
C) warfarin.
D) protamine sulfate.
B
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A) "These symptoms usually result from radiation therapy; however, we will continue to monitor your laboratory and x-ray studies." B) "These symptoms are part of your disease and can't be helped." C) "Don't be concerned about these symptoms. Everybody feels this way after having radiation therapy." D) "This is a good sign. It means that only the cancer cells are dying."
The LPN supervisor is assigning LPNs to clients on a skilled nursing unit at a long term care facility. In which situation would the LPN reduce the assignment due to client acuity?
A) A client who desaturates with minimal exertion B) A client with dementia who is combative during medication administration C) A client who needs to be ambulated in the hall with the assistance of two for restorative therapy D) A client requires several intravenous antibiotics to treat a septic infection
A client has called for the nurse on the call bell. The client is complaining of coolness, swelling and pain at the IV site. What potential complication does the client have?
a. phlebitis c. thrombosis b. infiltration d. infection
Your unit is staffed by 4 nurses who work 12-hour shifts, 6 nurses who work 8-hour shifts, and 6 nurses who work 5-hour shifts. How many FTEs do these nurses represent?
a. 11 FTEs c. 14.5 FTEs b. 12.6 FTEs d. 16 FTEs