The formation of ________ practically guarantees the clotting cascade to proceed.
A. vitamin K
B. Stuart factor
C. clotting factor VIII
D. thromboplastin
Answer: D
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A) "Squeeze my hand as tight as you can." B) "Look at how many dots there are on the ceiling." C) "Count with me slowly from 1 to 20." D) "It's okay to scream if it hurts."
A client with ascites has the nursing diagnosis Activity Intolerance. An appropriate goal for this client would be: the client will
a. not experience complications of bed rest. b. learn to balance activity with rest. c. return to normal activity. d. tolerate bed rest and use diversional activities.
The nurse should focus assessment for a patient with type I schizophrenia primarily on gathering data about
a. cognition and perception. b. attention and motivation. c. grooming and hygiene. d. abstract thinking skills.