A client with liver cirrhosis begins to drain bright red blood through the nasogastric tube. Which should the nurse prepare to administer to this client?
A) Vitamin K
B) Ferrous sulfate
C) Platelets
D) Folic acid
Answer: C
Ferrous sulfate and folic acid are given as indicated to treat anemia. Vitamin K may be ordered to reduce the risk of bleeding. When bleeding is acute, packed RBCs, fresh frozen plasma, or platelets may be administered to restore blood components and promote hemostasis.
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a. Instituting a bed alarm system to prevent falls b. Reassuring the patient that nightmares are not a usual effect c. Reporting a urine output greater than 1500 mL/day d. Teaching the patient that this drug may be used for 6 to 8 weeks
Which statements regarding the relationship between politics and healthcare are true? (Select all that apply.)
A) Politics has a limited effect on healthcare. B) The government should be interested in health matters when a problem affects a specific group or a whole population. C) Politics has only negative effects on healthcare. D) Republicans and Democrats generally agree on healthcare policies. E) Political solutions can be achieved at both the federal and state levels.
The nurse is instructing a patient about use of vaginal weight training. Which technique indicates that the patient accurately understands the nurse's teaching?
a. The patient inserts the largest cone and leaves it in place for 4-hour increments. b. The patient inserts the smallest cone and performs 10 Kegel exercises before re-moving it. c. The patient inserts the smallest cone and holds it in place with muscle tightening for 15 minutes before removing it. d. The patient inserts the largest cone and attempts to expel it with vaginal muscle tightening.
The patient has been diagnosed with acute appendicitis. Based on this diagnosis, which intervention does the nurse perform?
a. Start a bowel cleansing program b. Prepare the patient for surgery c. Apply a heating pad to the lower abdomen d. Assess the patient's knowledge about dietary modifications.