A patient with a spinal cord injury and who smokes is at risk for developing deep vein thrombosis (DVT)
The nurse provides the patient with antiembolism stockings and encourages her to stop smoking, as it contributes to vasoconstriction in the periphery and thus to DVT. What other measure would be appropriate to help prevent DVT in this patient?
A) Administration of atropine sulfate
B) Administration of heparin
C) Administration of reserpine
D) Administration of methyldopa
B
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
A client admitted the previous day for a suspected neurologic disorder becomes increasingly lethargic. Which is the best nursing action?
a. Promote a quiet atmosphere for sleep and rest to treat the client's sleep deprivation. b. Explain to the family that this is a normal age-related decline in mental processing. c. Consult a psychiatrist to treat the client's hospital-acquired depression. d. Complete a full neurologic assessment and notify the neurologist.
The nurse charts a note to communicate important information to other health care workers and at the end of the note, the nurse uses the shortcut to insert the nurse's name. Which shortcut is the appropriate on to use in this instance?
A. .addname B. .myname C. .me D. .insertname
Which of the following would the nurse do first when collecting subjective data form a client when domestic violence is suspected?
A) Discuss legal reporting requirements. B) Talk about limits of confidentiality. C) Create a safe environment. D) Have a witness to the conversation