The nurse is caring for a client who has progressed to the decompensation stage of shock. Which intravenous medication does the nurse anticipate as a prophylactic means to prevent complications?
A) Furosemide
B) Vancomycin
C) Morphine
D) Heparin
D
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As a cell becomes damaged, an inflammatory response ensues. Platelets become sticky, predisposing the client to microemboli. The nurse anticipates heparin, an anticoagulant, because it has been found to reduce emboli. The other medications are not anticipated at this time.
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a. Superficial, first-degree burn b. Partial-thickness, second-degree burn c. Deep dermal partial-thickness, second-degree burn d. Full-thickness, third-degree burn
The nurse suspects that a client is experiencing diverticular disease. What assessment findings did the nurse use to come to this conclusion? (Select all that apply.)
1. Extreme thirst 2. Low-grade fever 3. Left-sided abdominal pain 4. Pain identified as being cramping 5. Pain rating 8 on a scale from 1 to 10
___________ refers to the view that one's own culture's way of doing things is always the best
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
The nurse is presenting a program discussing bulimia nervosa to a group of student nurses. After the program, the participants correctly identify the methods of treatment including: (Select all that apply.)
a. antianxiety mediations. b. antidepressant medications. c. psychotherapy. d. behavior modification. e. increased exercise.