The patient's Wells score indicates intermediate risk for the development of pulmonary embolism. Which nursing interventions would help reduce this risk?
1. Monitor daily D-dimer levels.
2. Strictly measure all intake and output.
3. Encourage ambulation.
4. Instruct the patient on use of antiembolism stockings.
5. Prevention of leg injury
3, 4, 5
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An adult client has a blood pressure of 136/88 mm Hg. The nurse realizes this reading indicates:
a. a normal blood pressure reading. b. prehypertension. c. stage 1 hypertension. d. stage 2 hypertension.
The rectovaginal examination is an important component of the total pelvic examination because it:
a. is the most direct cervical examination route. b. is a more comfortable examination for the posthysterectomy patient. c. is an alternate source for cytology speci-mens. d. allows the examiner to reach almost 2.5 cm higher into the pelvis.
What is the age-related change in the gastrointestinal tract that can affect medication administration?
1. Decreased motility 2. Reduced intestinal transit time 3. Increased absorption of medications and nutrients 4. Increased gastric acid production
Which organ removes old red blood cells from circulation?
a. Kidney b. Spleen c. Lung d. Pancreas