The nurse is planning to administer 10 units of platelets to a patient with thrombocytopenia. The nurse plans to have a platelet count drawn within _______ minutes of the end of the transfusion
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
60
Rationale : The best way to assess the therapeutic effect of platelet administration is to have a platelet count drawn within 1 hour following transfusion.
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A) Lotrimin B) Monistat C) Vagistat-1 D) Terazol E) Mycelex
For which area on the body would the nurse identify that the use of epinephrine with a local injectable drug would be contraindicated? Select all that apply
A) Use on a toe B) Use on the scalp C) Use on the face D) Use on the abdomen E) Use on a finger
A new ostomy client is feeling anxious about the future and performing ostomy care. Which of the following would be appropriate for the nurse to say to the client?
a. "Yea, everybody feels that. Believe me, it's no big deal! b. "I sense that you are feeling anxious about learning ostomy care. I'll help you learn all the steps so you'll feel confident when you go home." c. "You'll be just like new in no time! Hang in there!" d. "I think you are overworrying...you know worrying doesn't help the situation!"
When people work together to solve ethical dilemmas, individuals must examine their own values. This step is crucial to ensure that
a. The group identifies the one correct solution. b. Fact is separated from opinion. c. Judgmental attitudes are not provoked. d. Different perspectives are respected.