Activated protein C (Xigris) is administered to a septic patient who is at risk for development of DIC. This medication is given to
A) slow the clotting cascade.
B) decrease the rate of clot formation.
C) reclaim the balance between clotting and fibrinolysis.
D) All of the above are correct.
D
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The patient is returning to the unit with a wet long leg cast. To prevent damage to the wet cast, the nurse should: (Select all that apply.)
a. determine the cast material. b. prop the casted limb on a footboard to elevate it until the cast is dry. c. support the cast with the palms of the hands rather than holding it with the fin-gers. d. assess heat generated from the drying cast. e. explain that the cast has dried when it ac-quires a grayish color.
When tissue or organs are destroyed as a result of oxygen deprivation, it is known as
a. an infarction c. ischemia b. hypoxia d. dead space
A child has been diagnosed with group A Beta-Hemolytic Streptococcus (GABHS) infection of the throat. The nurse should teach the parents to
1. complete the entire course ofantibiotics. 2. keep the child NPO (nothing bymouth). 3. continue normal activities. 4. not allow the child to gargle withsaltwater.
What are the five rights of delegation? Select all that apply
1. Right person 2. Right time span 3. Right task 4. Right supervision 5. Right location