The ________ dose is a bolus dose given to achieve a therapeutic blood level of heparin.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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The loading dose is a bolus given at the beginning of therapy to achieve a therapeutic blood level of heparin.
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a. Admit the "clients" on Contact Precautions. b. Cohort the "clients" in the same area of the unit. c. Do not allow pregnant caregivers to care for these "clients." d. Place the "clients" on enhanced Droplet Precautions.
A primary nurse bought a hospitalized child a new toy to replace a broken one. What is the best interpretation of the nurse's behavior?
a. The nurse is displaying signs of overinvolvement. b. The nurse is a kind and generous person. c. The nurse feels a special closeness to the child. d. The nurse wants to make the child happy.
Research has demonstrated that home-based approaches to care delivery produce better outcomes for certain populations. Population-focused home care is directed toward
1. The needs of specific groups of people with high-risk health needs 2. Acutely ill adults in the home 3. Clients who are on home ventilators 4. People in rural areas with no access to care
A client is diagnosed with pulmonary edema. The nurse would most likely assess the sputum color as which of the following?
A) White B) Yellow C) Pink D) Rust