An older patient with a history of atrial fibrillation has a fall at home and is diagnosed with a hemorrhagic stroke. What will the nurse assess first to help determine the cause of this patient's bleeding? Select all that apply.
1. Current INR
2. Platelet level
3. Liver function studies
4. Hemoglobin and hematocrit
5. Dose of warfarin sodium (Coumadin) taken at home
1. Current INR
5. Dose of warfarin sodium (Coumadin) taken at home
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A nurse is providing community mental health services to families identified as at risk for attachment disorder. What treatment might a nurse consider as most effective?
1. Mindfulness education 2. Parenting skills education 3. Brief solution-focused therapy 4. Cognitive-behavioral therapy
To determine whether her patient has responded favorably to a nursing intervention, a staff nurse should observe the client for ____
a. Improved health b. Increased complaints c. Outcome indicators d. Signs and symptoms
A client is admitted through the emergency department with a gunshot wound. The nurse would classify this wound as being a(n):
a. avulsion. b. laceration. c. puncture. d. abrasion.
A client is receiving epoetin alfa (Epogen) therapy. The nurse would evaluate the therapy as successful if the client averages a _____% increase in hematocrit weekly
Fill in the blank with the appropriate word.