A patient with a tendency to form blood clots is in the recovery room after having hip replacement surgery. Which anticoagulant would best serve the patient's needs?
A. Streptokinase
B. Warfarin
C. Aspirin
D. Heparin
Answer: D
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The client has acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) and has just learned she is pregnant. She tearfully asks the nurse if her baby will die of acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS). What is the best outcome for this client?
1. The client will take penciclovir (Denavir) as prescribed. 2. The client will take tipranavir (Aptivus) as prescribed. 3. The client will take zidovudine (Retrovir) as prescribed. 4. The client will take indinavir (Crixivan) as prescribed.
If a nurse leader is using critical thinking skills in deciding which of several options is the best, which concept would the nurse take into consideration?
1. The easiest alternative 2. The nursing process 3. Different situational effects 4. How the problem is usually handled
A patient has been admitted to the hospital with the diagnosis of DKA. What vital signs should a nurse anticipate that the patient will exhibit?
a. Temperature, 99° F; pulse, 62 beats/min; respirations, 16 breaths/min and shallow b. Temperature, 98.6° F; pulse, 76 beats/min; respirations, 16 breaths/min and deep c. Temperature, 98° F; pulse, 84 beats/min; respirations, 18 breaths/min and shallow d. Temperature, 97.4° F; pulse, 110 beats/min; respirations, 26 breaths/min and deep
When teaching a client about home administration of digoxin, the nurse realizes that further instruction is needed when the client states:
a. "I should not take the digoxin with an antacid." b. "I can still take my echinacea to boost my immune system." c. "My family should know the symptoms of digoxin toxicity." d. "I can still take my St. John's wort for anxiety."