A nurse who provides care in a busy postsurgical unit recognizes that patients are at particular risk of thromboembolism during their immediate postoperative recovery
Which of the following interventions best facilitates venous blood flow and the prevention of thrombosis?
A) Correct application of compression stockings
B) Use of intermittent pneumatic compression devices
C) Early ambulation
D) Prophylactic warfarin (Coumadin)
C
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1. Impaired sensory perception. 2. Risk for delayed development. 3. Self-care deficit. 4. Ineffective coping.
What explanation provides the rationale for why iron-deficiency anemia is common during infancy?
a. Cow's milk is a poor source of iron. b. Iron cannot be stored during fetal development. c. Fetal iron stores are depleted by 1 month of age. d. Dietary iron cannot be started until 12 months of age.
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Ms. Wright comes to your office, complaining of palpitations. While checking her pulse you notice an irregular rhythm. When you listen to her heart, every fourth beat sounds different. It sounds like a triplet rather than the usual “lub dup.” A) Regular rate and rhythm B) Irregularly irregular rhythm C) Regularly irregular rhythm D) Bradycardia
The nurse collects data from an older client and monitors him for signs of abuse. Which psychosocial factor does the nurse recognize as placing the client at risk for abuse?
A. The client lives alone. B. The client is independent. C. The client shows signs and symptoms of depression. D. The client is completely dependent on family members for food and medicine.