Heparin usage in the management of DIC runs the risk of
A) increasing bleeding.
B) causing thrombus formation.
C) pulmonary emboli.
D) All of the above are correct.
A
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A) Pressure on the peritoneal membrane B) Friction of stool against the sigmoid colon C) Distention of the rectum by stool D) Osmotic changes in the lower bowel
The nurse educator is conducting a class for staff nurses on the importance of uniform language within health care documentation. Which statement regarding uniform language made by the one of the staff nurses would indicate the need for further instructio
A) "Uniform language refers to use of a standardized language across multiple disciplines." B) "The use of uniform language within the electronic health record only provides benefits to the profession of nursing and the health organization." C) "The Do Not Use abbreviation list is one example of uniform language." D) "Continuity of care improves for the client when standardized terminology is used."
An infant was born with a condition resulting from genetic nondisjunction. What information should the nurse consider when developing a teaching plan for the parents?
1. Nondisjunction rarely causes profound defects in the child. 2. Nondisjunction is associated with pregnancy in older women. 3. The primary cause of nondisjunction is fertilization with sperm from an older man. 4. The effects of nondisjunction are easily corrected with gene therapy.
A hospital plans to share data with all physician offices that utilize their facilities. Which of the following approaches would best meet the need?
1. Internet 2. Intranet 3. Web portal 4. Extranet