Hepatic encephalopathy is related to low platelet levels
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
False
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The nurse is caring for a client who is recovering from abdominal surgery. Which goal statement is most appropriate for the nurse to include in this client's plan of care?
1. The client will verbalize pain relief using an intensity rating in 4 hours. 2. The client will state that he feels fine in 4 hours. 3. The nurse will observe fewer signs of pain in the client's demeanor. 4. The nurse will reevaluate the client's pain level every 2 hours.
To help prevent falls related to muscle weakness, the nurse helps the patient select exercises that must be:
a. done each day. b. muscle strengthening. c. weight-bearing. d. 1/2 an hour in length.
A pt with a PE is receiving anticoagulant therapy. Which assessment related to the therapy does the nurse perform?
a. measure abdominal girth because the med causes fluid retention b. check skin turgor because dehydration contributes to anticoagulation c. monitor for N/V, and diarrhea d. Examine skin every 2 hours for evidence of bleeding
Pharmacogenetics is a relatively new area within pharmacology. Which statement best describes the potential of this new area?
1. To customize drugs and prevent idiosyncratic responses 2. To reduce the overall number of drugs and their associated adverse effects 3. To reduce medication errors and provide optimal drug choices 4. To provide cost-effective pharmacotherapy and higher drug efficacy