During a patient's cesarean section delivery of twin girls, the patient had a sudden onset of dyspnea and cyanosis with a drop in blood pressure, and then developed cardiac arrest
Based on these clinical events, the nurse suspects what complication?
A) Disseminated intravascular coagulation
B) Amniotic fluid embolism
C) Uterine prolapse
D) Massive myocardial infarction
B
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The LPN/LVN contributes to nursing diagnoses by
1. Identifying client strengths 2. Naming health problems that can be prevented 3. Understanding the nursing diagnoses identified by the RN 4. Developing a list of independent nursing interventions 5.
A nurse is caring for a client receiving the anticoagulant drug warfarin. Which assessment would be most appropriate before administering the drug?
A) Observe for signs of thrombus formation. B) Assess prothrombin time (PT) and INR. C) Assess for signs of bleeding. D) Monitor for hypersensitivity reaction.
Nursing interventions to support the family caring for a client with Alzheimer's disease include (Select all that apply)
a. encouraging emotion-focused coping mechanisms. b. helping the family identify safety concerns and modifying the home. c. showing the family how to deal with behavioral problems. d. teaching the family alternative communication techniques.
In assessing the cause of the decreased level of consciousness in a client in a coma, the diagnostic procedure that would provide the most accurate information is
a. computed tomography (CT) scan. b. detailed history of the accident. c. physical examination. d. skull x-ray film.