K.N. asks you why his PT/INR has to be checked so soon
How will you respond?
"We need to be certain that the vitamin K has been effective in lowering your PT/INR to a safe range.
Also, we need to ensure you do not have any complications from the high INR."
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a. "It is good that you're supportive of your spouse's sobriety and want to help maintain it.". b. "While sobriety solves some problems, new ones may emerge as one adjusts to living without alcohol.". c. "It will be important for you to structure life to avoid as much stress as you can. You will need to provide social protection.". d. "Alcohol is a lifelong disease of self-destruction. You will need to observe your spouse's behavior carefully.".
The patient who has undergone creation of urinary diversion verbalizes that the stoma is a dark purplish color. This nurse is aware of the following:
A) The stoma is healthy. B) The stoma is infected. C) Vascular supply to the stoma may be compromised. D) The ostomy appliance around the stoma is too loose.
In which way would an office nurse setting up a patient's appointment and operating in a rationing of healthcare environment accept appointments?
1. The patient's ability to pay 2. The lottery system 3. Referrals 4. Recommendations from case managers
A patient has been declared legally blind. This means that the patient has a best corrected visual acuity (BCVA) that does not exceed what in the better eye?
A) 20/100 B) 20/200 C) 20/400 D) No light perception (NLP)