Describe the action of tissue plasminogen activator
What will be an ideal response?
Released from endothelial cells in the region where a clot is formed; also administered intravenously to dissolve blood clots in the coronary arteries following a heart attack
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After teaching a client how to care for a furuncle in the axilla, a nurse assesses the client's understanding. Which statement indicates the client correctly understands the teaching?
a. "I'll apply cortisone cream to reduce the inflammation." b. "I'll apply a clean dressing after squeezing out the pus." c. "I'll keep my arm down at my side to prevent spread." d. "I'll cleanse the area prior to applying antibiotic cream."
What do initial, ongoing, and discharge planning have in common?
1) They are based on assessment and diagnosis. 2) They focus on the patient's perception of his needs. 3) They require input from a multidisciplinary team. 4) They have specific timelines in which to be completed.
Nasal inhalers lose their potency rapidly if exposed to heat or if not closed tightly after each use
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
Which statement will be most important for planning future community mental health services?
a. The population over age 65 years will continue to increase. b. Many more people will move out of rural and into urban areas. c. The U.S. population will increase drastically by the year 2050. d. The U.S. population will become more diverse with regard to race and ethnicity.