Dipyridamole (Persantine) is a drug given to neurological patients for the purpose of
A) treating thrombolysis.
B) reducing platelet adhesiveness.
C) decreasing cerebral edema.
D) preventing cerebral vasospasms.
B
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How many mL of urine is the client producing on average each hour? _______ mL/hour. Round to the nearest whole number.
A nurse is caring for a patient after abdominal surgery in the postanesthesia-care unit. The patient's blood pressure has increased and the patient is restless
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Staff development has been identified in the literature as an important factor in job satisfaction. The areas of professional staff development defined in the Magnet studies include:
a. orientation. b. formal education. c. in-service education. d. career development. e. continuing education.
An elderly client has been diagnosed with a pituitary tumor that cannot be entirely surgically removed. The nurse would: Select all that apply
1. Provide clear instructions on the medications and side effects. 2. Refer the client to the local support group for pituitary tumors. 3. Refer the client to the hospital chaplain. 4. Provide emotional support for the concerns of the client. 5. Ask the family if the client has advance directives.