The nurse has provided a client education about enoxaparin (Lovenox). Which statement made by a client indicates an understanding of the information?
A. "Enoxaparin inhibits the synthesis of prostaglandins."
B. "Enoxaparin increases the time it takes for me to form a clot."
C. "Enoxaparin dissolves small clots so I won't have a stroke."
D. "Enoxaparin increases the flexibility of my blood cells."
Answer: B
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1. It is important in order to prevent a pulmonary embolism. 2. It is important in order to reduce the incidence of postoperative depression. 3. It is important in order to reduce the chance of aspiration pneumonia. 4. It is important in order to reduce the incidence of mucous plugs.
The informatics nurse is preparing an educational seminar about consumer use of electronic information. Which statement should the nurse include about consumer informatics?
A) About one-half of all American adults use online resources to locate personal health information. B) The most trusted websites are not associated with the federal government. C) Knowledge of technology is not essential in finding quality information. D) Standards are unnecessary and unattainable in consumer informatics.
While the nurse is administering an enema with a standard enema bag, which intervention is important to implement?
a. Keeping the solution at room temperature b. Positioning the patient on the right side c. Raising the enema bag to 12 inches above the patient d. Instructing the patient to release the enema solution as soon as possible
Which of the following leadership theories stresses the significance of the environment or circumstance, notes that the leader emerges but is not necessarily chosen, and gives little recog-nition to followers?
A. Great Man Theory B. Trait Theory C. Situational Theory D. Modern Theory