Fresh frozen plasma is used to:
A) increase the hematocrit.
B) increase circulating volume.
C) replace red blood cells.
D) replace critical clotting factors.
Answer: D) replace critical clotting factors.
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An adolescent client is seen for abdominal pain in the local clinic. The client states, "The pain is sort of all over my belly. I can't really find one place that hurts more than another area."
Based on the nurse's understanding about disorders of abdomen and associated symptomatology, which nursing diagnoses are appropriate for this client? Select all that apply. 1. Acute pain. 2. Hypothermia. 3. Diarrhea. 4. Altered urinary elimination. 5. Altered nutrition, less than body requirements.
At a clinical post conference, a nursing student states, "I had a Chinese patient today and while I understand some of her cultural practices,
she needs to understand that she is in the United States now and should follow our practices because we use scientific evidence." Which cultural barrier is the student demonstrating? a. Racism b. Archetyping c. Ethnocentrism d. Stereotyping
An older client receiving intravenous morphine sulfate is experiencing nausea and vomiting. What action should the nurse take at this time?
1. Provide the client with meperidine for pain as prescribed. 2. Suspend the use of morphine and use a different opioid analgesic. 3. Provide a prescribed antiemetic for a few days and gradually taper it. 4. Discuss using nonopioid analgesics since the client cannot tolerate them.
The greatest share of the responsibility of discharge planning for the patient receiving restorative nursing care falls on the
a. social worker and nurse b. physician and physical therapist c. rehabilitation center administrator and physician d. nurse and physical therapist