The nurse is evaluating lab results to determine if her patient is experiencing a diagnosis of DIC. The nurse should anticipate the following results: increased red blood cell count, low platelet counts, and an increased fibrinogen level
Is this statement true or false? Indicate whether the statement is true or false
F
The results indicate a decreased red blood cell count, low platelets, red blood cell
fragments, prolonged prothrombin time, and a decreased fibrinogen level with an increased
D-dimer.
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A) 9% B) 18% C) 27% D) 36%
An outpatient has been self-monitoring blood pressure readings since beginning reserpine for hypertension 3 days ago. The patient reports, "My blood pressure has not changed since I started taking the medication"
The nurse should advise the patient: a. "Take an extra dose now and recheck the blood pressure tomorrow." b. "Discontinue the medication and come to the office immediately." c. "This is normal. The effects may not be evident for a full week." d. "Another medication is needed with the treatment regimen."
MC The nurse stays informed of events that impact the community by going to public forums to learn more about various issues. The nurse also joins the state nursing organization. In this role, the nurse is
A. Citizen. B. Researcher. C. Activist. D. Politician.
Voters have recently decided to have fluoride added to the city water system. Epidemiologists wanting to study the effect of fluoride on dental caries would be conducting a(n)
a. Ecological study b. Double-blind study c. Community trial d. Screening