A syndrome that leads to the deposition of platelets and fibrinogen plugs in the vasculature and the simultaneous depletion of platelets and clotting factor proteins is commonly known as DIC or _____________________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
disseminated intravascular coagulation
The pathophysiology of DIC is complicated and not easily understood because both
extreme bleeding and clotting occur at the same time.
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A client, who received a kidney from a young victim of a car accident, states, "Life is so unfair. Why did this young person have to die so that I could receive a kidney to live!" Which observations demonstrate the client has resolved the moral dilemma?
Select all that apply. A) The client is watching television and reading the paper. B) The client is overheard asking the organ transplant coordinator for information on how to volunteer to help other clients. C) The client asked the healthcare provider how many years the new kidney added to his life. D) The client is overheard phoning a travel agent and making plans for a trip in 2 months. E) The client is seen talking with the parents of the young victim and thanking them for their son's gift of life.
A mother is concerned that a school-age child will pick up the habit of smoking because so many children in the school smoke. What should the nurse instruct the mother about this behavior?
A) Be a role model and do not smoke. B) Remind the child that smoking costs money. C) Discuss other tobacco choices that can be used instead. D) Explain that the child can experiment with smoking when older.
Essential amino acids are those:
1. Available from grains 2. Essential to body processes 3. Manufactured by the body because they are essential to life 4. Unable to be synthesized in adequate amounts by the body
A client receives a diagnosis of vascular dementia after a recent series of cerebrovascular accidents (CVAs). The client is ready to be discharged from the rehabilitation center to home
The client's wife is confident about her ability to provide care for him. Which information should cause the nurse to question the client's future safety? A) The client's wife volunteers once a week while a neighbor stays with the client. B) The client has worked the night shift his entire career. C) The client's wife has surviving family available for support. D) The client has a 30-year history of smoking.