Which of the following is an early indication of anticoagulant overdose?
A. abdominal pain
B. bleeding gums
C. low blood pressure
D. pallor
B. bleeding gums
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A patient experiencing menopausal symptoms asks what dietary changes can be made to reduce the manifestations of menopause. What should the nurse instruct the patient?
A) Eat meats and dairy products rich in animal estrogens B) Eat whole grains, nuts, and soybeans rich in plant estrogens C) Eat fruits and vegetables rich in vitamin C to increase estrogen retention D) Drink coffee and caffeinated sodas to stimulate estrogen release from the adrenal glands
A patient requests that records of her hospitalization for treatment of an infection following an abortion be destroyed as soon as she is discharged. What is the likely outcome of this request?
1. The record will be sealed. 2. The record will be destroyed. 3. The request will be denied. 4. The record will be given to the patient's attorney.
The nurse assessing a female client with a hemoglobin level of 11 g/dl would expect the client to report
a. chronic fatigue and activity intolerance. b. no significant manifestations. c. shortness of breath, worse on exertion. d. tachycardia and palpitations.
A 14-year-old patient has hemophilia and is being discharged from the hospital following a bicycle accident in which he sustained bleeding into his joints. The nurse knows that a priority for follow-up care is to arrange an appointment with a:
A) counsellor. B) social worker. C) physical therapist. D) home health nurse.