An 80-year-old patient with atrial fibrillation is to be administered heparin 2000 units subcutaneously. The heparin vial is labeled 5000 units per milliliter. How many milliliters will the nurse administer to the patient?
A) 0.2 milliliters
B) 0.3 milliliters
C) 0.4 milliliters
D) 0.5 milliliters
C
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1. Difficulty arousing 2. Blood pressure and pulse elevated from baseline 3. Pacing in the hall 4. Crying uncontrollably
The nurse is providing education to a client about to undergo an allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplant (HSCT). What statement by the client indicates the need for additional follow up by the nurse?
A) "I can expect a full recovery with a low risk for complications." B) "I will require radiation treatment to my brain, since most chemo doesn't cross the blood-brain barrier." C) "I will receive multiple types of cancer treatment to promote a better outcome." D) "I have discussed all of my concerns related to fertility and sexuality."
Couples at risk for having a detectable single gene or chromosomal anomaly may wish to undergo which procedure?
1. Preimplantation genetic screening (PGS) 2. Preimplantation genetic diagnosis (PGD) 3. Intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) 4. Gamete intrafallopian transfer (GIFT)
The daughter of a terminally ill client is grieving the inevitable death of her parent. The expres-sion and depth of her grieve is most likely impacted by her: (Select all that apply.)
1. Spiritual beliefs 2. Chronological age 3. Developmental stage 4. Culturally influences 5. Past experiences with loss 6. Level of formal education