A patient presents in the ER with signs and symptoms of VTE. What type of medication administration would most likely be ordered to infuse a large dose of heparin for this patient?
A) Administer heparin by intravenous bolus or push through an intravenous infusion.
B) Administer a piggyback intermittent intravenous infusion of heparin.
C) Administer an intermittent intravenous infusion of heparin via a volume-control administration set.
D) Administer heparin via a continuous infusion.
A
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a. Apply compression stockings. b. Assist with ambulation. c. Encourage coughing and deep breathing. d. Offer fluids frequently. e. Teach leg exercises.
The nurse is preparing to interview a client. Which of the following is a variable involved in determining the length of the interview?
A) Financial status B) Mental state C) Social status D) Relationships
When giving a narcotic to a laboring woman, the nurse should inject the medication at the beginning of a contraction so that
a. Full benefit of the medication is received during that contraction. b. Less medication will be transferred to the fetus. c. The medication will be rapidly circulated. d. The maternal vital signs will not be adversely affected.
Stimulation of the parasympathetic nervous system causes the FHR to
A. Decrease B. Increase C. Remain the same