A nurse is caring for a client who feels tired and weak and reports shortness of breath and pink or purple spots on the skin. The client is diagnosed with thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura. Which is the most effective intervention for this client?
1. Performing plasmapheresis
2. Administering corticosteroid drugs
3. Providing direct thrombin inhibitors
4. Performing factor VIII replacement therapy
1
You might also like to view...
Which of the following functions are not performed by workers in the Support Services pathway?
A) Operate diagnostic equipment B) Clean rooms, offices, and labs C) Ensure that supplies and equipment are properly packaged, cleaned, and sterilized D) Process patient dietary requests
Some drugs are ineffective if they are given in a particular drug form or they can seriously injure the patient if administered in the wrong drug form
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
Which of the following terms means surgical repair of a nerve?
A) neuroplasty B) neuropexy C) neurorrhaphy D) neuropathy
Which of the following represent reasonable goals for drug prevention?
a. To prevent drug use from being initiated c. To delay the onset of drug use b. To prevent drug dependency d. All of the above are reasonable goals