A patient has an international normalized ratio [INR] that is elevated to an unsafe level. A nurse administers vitamin K expecting which therapeutic result?
A. Decrease in pulse pressure
B. Increase in mental alertness
C. Decrease in bleeding tendency
D. Increase in red blood cell [RBC] indices
Answer: C. Decrease in bleeding tendency
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Why is postdisaster follow-up an essential part of disaster planning? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. To assure staff members of their personal safety 2. To evaluate the performance of those involved 3. To initiate any improvements needed 4. To evaluate the overall effectiveness of the plan 5. To complete critical incident forms
Vitamin A:
a. affects vision and hair growth. b. maintains fluid and acid-base balance. c. prevents tissue and cell damage. d. provides sustained energy to the body.
A nurse is employed by the National Institute for Mental Health (NIMH). Which of the follow-ing best describes an activity the nurse would be involved in?
a. Expansion of psychiatric units in general hospitals b. Development of education programs for community mental health treatment c. Legislation and advocacy for the rights of people with mental disorders d. Deinstitutionalization of patients
List two ways to create an interaction with the client and next of kin
What will be an ideal response?