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A patient who developed a deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is being treated with unfractionated heparin. The hospital's protocol for this treatment specifies analysis of the patient's activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT) every 6 hours
When reviewing the patient's aPTT levels, the nurse should be aware that the desired levels for this patient will be: A) 60% to 70% of the normal reference range B) Slightly below or equal to the normal reference range C) Within normal reference range D) 1.5 to 2.5 times the normal reference range
An older patient begins to experience status epilepticus. Which action will the nurse take to help this patient?
1. Measure vital signs. 2. Orient the patient between seizures. 3. Prevent chilling with warmed bed linens. 4. Ensure an intravenous access line is available.
The computerized provider order entry (CPOE) is a component of the electronic health care system being used in hospitals
This system allows prescriptions to be written electronically and automatically sent to the pharmacy or other necessary facilities. The nurse understands that the greatest benefit of the CPOE is: a. Lowered cost of prescriptions. b. Faster delivery of medications from pharmacy. c. That fewer errors occur. d. That the nurse must confirm prescriptions directly with physician.
If an individual wants to see their ‘healthcare record', the nurse should:
a. photocopy the notes to give to the individual. b. say no. c. give the notes to the individual. d. inform the individual that they can apply to seethem by filling out a form.