For which of the following should the nurse monitor when oral anticoagulation is prescribed?
A) Partial thromboplastin time (PTT), prothrombin time (PT), and international normalized ratio (INR)
B) Hourly IV infusion
C) Vascular sites for bleeding
D) Urine output
A
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1. breath sounds. 2. decreased blood pressure. 3. palpable masses. 4. asymmetry of the face.
The nurse is caring for a client with bipolar disorder who is experiencing a manic episode. To assist the client in reducing the hyperactive behavior, the nurse should plan to do which of the following?
A) Allow the client to set her own limits on behavior. B) Provide a calm, quiet area for client to sit or walk around in. C) Engage the client in a quiet game of cards or puzzle solving. D) Encourage the client to get involved in a game of volleyball.
Convert the metric measure: 2000 mL __________ L
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Which medication orders should a nurse anticipate for a client who has a history of complicated withdrawal from benzodiazepines?
A. Haloperidol (Haldol) and fluoxetine (Prozac) B. Carbamazepine (Tegretol) and donepezil (Aricept) C. Disulfiram (Antabuse) and lorazepam (Ativan) D. Chlordiazepoxide (Librium) and phenytoin (Dilantin)