Low platelet counts are found in disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC)
A) True
B) False
B
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The major advantage of using propofol for short-term sedation is that it
a. has fewer side effects. b. is slow to cross the blood-brain barrier. c. has a shorter half-life and rapid elimination rate. d. is an excellent amnesiac.
To promote blood clotting and tissue healing, the nurse instructs the client recovering from multiple wounds to increase intake of foods high in:
A) vitamins E and C. B) vitamins E and A. C) vitamins C and B. D) vitamins K and B.
The nurse teaching a class for teenagers at a local community center explains that the uniting of two sex cells is called:
A) mitosis. B) meiosis. C) fertilization. D) pregnancy.
While assessing for orthostatic hypotension, the nurse follows which steps when taking the blood pressure? Select all that apply
A) Check and record blood pressure taken while the client is in the bed. B) Assist client to a sitting position with feet dangling off the floor. C) Assist client to standing position and wait 2 minutes before taking his blood pressure. D) Record measurements and report a drop of 25 mmHg systolic and 10 mmHg diastolic. E) Keep the blood pressure cuff attached the whole time.