Albumin plays a key role in forming blood clots
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
False
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For the critical care patient, stress must be
A) redirected and accepted. B) repressed and diverted. C) reduced or eliminated. D) altered and denied.
A client being seen in the mental health clinic is being started on tricyclic antidepressants for treatment of depression. Which condition in the client's history should be brought to the attention of the primary care provider?
1. The client smokes cigarettes. 2. The client was unresponsive to treatment with selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). 3. The client has a history of previous suicide attempts. 4. The client lives alone.
The nurse is notified by the cardiac monitoring technician that a patient on continuous cardiac monitoring is having frequent alarms
When the nurse enters the patient's room, the patient is in no apparent distress, sitting in the chair and eating. Which are appropriate nursing interventions? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. Confirm that lead wires are properly connected. 2. Assess the placement of electrodes. 3. Remove and reapply new electrodes if nonadherent. 4. Assess skin sites and move an electrode if the skin appears irritated. 5. Call for assistance.
The elderly patient is receiving chlorothiazide (Diuril). What does the best teaching by the nurse include with this medication?
1. "Take the medication early in the morning." 2. "Avoid foods that are high in potassium." 3. "It is alright to have a glass of wine with this medication." 4. "Take the medication on an empty stomach."