Why is calcium important in the clotting process?
What will be an ideal response?
Adequate amounts of calcium ions are required in all phases of blood coagulation, and blood will not clot in the absence of calcium.
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A) Ensure that appropriate care equipment is available in the transfer vehicle. B) Determine the willingness of the receiving agency to accept the patient. C) Give the family detailed directions to the receiving agency. D) Copy the patient's medical records to accompany him or her.
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a. 28% c. 45.5% b. 23.5% d. 16%
The nurse is caring for a child with syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone (SIADH) disorder. Which of the following interventions should the nurse implement for this child? (Select all that apply.)
1. Encouragement of fluids 2. Strict intake and output 3. Administration of ordered diuretics 4. Specific gravity of urine 5. Weight only on admission but notdaily
A client with a history of heavy alcohol use is brought to an emergency department (ED) by family members who state that the client has had nothing to drink in the last 24 hours
Which client symptom should the nurse immediately report to the ED physician? A. Antecubital bruising B. Blood pressure of 180/100 mm Hg C. Mood rating of 2/10 on numeric scale D. Dehydration