Which prothrombin time (PT) would the nurse expect to assess in a patient with normal blood clotting?
A) 10 seconds
B) 13 seconds
C) 14 seconds
D) 16 seconds
B) 13 seconds
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A patient who was burned in a workplace accident has completed the acute phase of treatment and the plan of care has been altered to prioritize rehabilitation. What nursing action should be prioritized during this phase of treatment?
A) Monitoring fluid and electrolyte imbalances B) Providing education to the patient and family C) Treating infection D) Promoting thermoregulation
The nurse is caring for a patient diagnosed with renal failure. Which compensation does the nurse expect for the acid-base disturbance found in patients with renal failure?
1. The patient breathes rapidly to eliminate carbon dioxide. 2. The patient will retain bicarbonate in excess of normal. 3. The pH will decrease from the present value. 4. The patient's oxygen saturation level will improve.
Select the drugs preferred for the treatment of acute gout attacks, relief of pain, and interruption of the inflammatory process.
A. Colchicine, specific NSAIDs (indomethacin, naproxen), and sodium thiosalicylate B. Salicylates, ketorolac tromethamine, and acetaminophen C. Probenecid, penicillins, and allopurinol D. None of the above
A contraindication of intranasal medication administration would be:
a. A clear airway b. Copious nasal secretions c. Narcotic overdose d. Seizures