A patient is started on warfarin (Coumadin) that is adjusted with the results of the INR and/or PT. The nurse expects the physician to start an initial dose of:
1. 2 to 5 mg
2. 0.5 to 1 mg
3. 6 to 8 mg
4. 8 to 9 mg
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Individualized dosage is usually initiated at 2 to 5 mg/day, with dosage adjustments based on the results of INR and/or PT.
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1. Bloody stools 2. Increased urine output 3. Jaundice 4. Bright red blood in the gastric return
How is hepatitis C transmitted?
A) Unintentional needlesticks B) Fecal–oral route C) Contaminated food D) Airborne route
Because the patient is hypovolemic, the nurse anticipates that treatment will be focused on:
1. extracellular fluid deficit, limit drinking water. 2. hypertonic intracellular deficit, limit water intake. 3. extracellular fluid deficit, encourage fluid intake. 4. circulatory system hormone deficit, limit water intake.
The nurse is caring for a patient in the endoscopy area. The nurse observes the technician performing these tasks. Which of these observations would require the nurse to intervene?
a. Washing hands after removing gloves b. Placing the endoscope in a container for transfer c. Removing gloves to transfer the endoscope d. Disinfecting endoscopes in the workroom