A critically ill patient with a severe burn has developed disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC). What is the precipitating event for this complication?
A) Reaction to medications such as heparin or antineoplastic agents
B) Heat and direct damage of blood cells and vessels
C) Autoimmune disease causing destruction or clumping of platelets
D) Blood and fluid loss from the burn causing hemoconcentration
B
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A patient with cerebral palsy has severe muscle spasticity and muscle weakness. The patient is unable to take anything by mouth. The nurse is correct to anticipate that which medication will be ordered for home therapy?
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