The loss of fluid throughout the body after a severe burn puts the patient at risk for
A) thrombi.
B) coagulation problems.
C) disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC).
D) All of the above are correct.
D
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Which patient statement indicates to the nurse that more teaching is needed about multimodal pain management?
A) "This method will provide better pain control." B) "I will need a lower dose of each drug." C) "It reduces the need for opioid drugs." D) "It may increase the severity of the side effects I experience."
Which of the following may be the reason for 72-year-old Mrs. Everston's poorly applied make-up and stains on her clothing?
A) Depression B) Poor visual acuity C) Impaired range of motion of upper extremities D) All of the above
Why do the most common side effects of any bile acid sequestrant include bloating, abdominal discomfort, and constipation?
a. Many patients are lactose intolerant and these drugs contain lactose. b. Bile acid sequestrants exert their effects directly in the intestinal tract. c. The action of bile acid sequestrants on the liver releases bile into the intestinal tract. d. The drugs inhibit the absorption of dietary fiber, increasing its concentration and effects in the intestinal tract.
The nurse carries out a medication order, incorrectly written by the physician and subsequently filled by the pharmacist. Who, in this situation, is legally liable for the action?
1. Physician 2. Pharmacist 3. Hospital 4. Nurse