A patient is prescribed cholestyramine (Questran) is also taking warfarin (Coumadin). For which specific action should you be prepared?

a. To administer IV vitamin K
b. To ask the patient about diarrhea
c. To keep accurate intake and output records
d. To teach the patient about the need for a fat-free diet


ANS: A

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To support the natural wound-healing process, the general rule regarding acute dressing changes is that:

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A registered nurse has recently been reassigned to the gynecology unit at her hospital. She is a devout Catholic and is strongly against abortion

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