Patients taking warfarin need to be educated about the vitamin K content of foods to avoid therapeutic failure. Foods high in vitamin K that should be limited to no more than one serving per day include:
1. Spinach
2. Milk
3. Romaine lettuce
4. Cauliflower
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A rural nurse is planning a community health event and explains to the sponsors that the focus needs to be the most common health problems faced in the area, which include
a. diabetes and premature birth. b. heart failure and stroke. c. lung disease and stroke. d. liver disease and cancer.
What glucocorticoids could the nurse only administer orally?
A) Cortisone (Cortone Acetate) B) Hydrocortisone (Cortef) C) Prednisone (Deltasone) D) Triamcinolone (Aristocort)
Which nursing intervention should be included in the plan of care for a patient with polycythemia vera?
A) Explain the process of blood transfusion to the patient. B) Administer anticoagulants. C) Place the patient on a fluid restriction. D) Assess for hypotension.
Which newborn assessment finding requires the nurse to take an action?
a. Glucose level of 40 mg/dL b. Axillary temperature of 37° C (98.6° F) c. Mild yellow tinge to skin at 32 hours of age d. Mild inflammation of conjunctiva after eye prophylaxis