The client with a pulmonary embolism is receiving an intravenous heparin drip. The nurse should make certain which agent is readily available?
A. Fresh-frozen plasma
B. Protamine sulfate
C. Cryoprecipitate
D. Vitamin K
B
Protamine sulfate is an antidote for heparin.
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A 68-year-old woman developed rheumatoid arthritis 18 months ago and states that she is able to control her symptoms and maintain her level of function by taking doses of ibuprofen three times daily
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