A patient receiving continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT) is placed on low-dose heparin for anticoagulation of the CRRT circuit. What laboratory result would cause the nurse to question the use of heparin?
A) Normal total platelet count
B) Partial thromboplastin time two times control
C) Partial thromboplastin time normal
D) Critically low total platelet count
D
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An elderly man whose wife has just been admitted to the ICU following congestive heart failure is concerned about how passage of the Affordable Care Act will impact the care of his wife
Which of the following are expected outcomes of this legislation that it would be appropriate for the nurse to share with the man? Select all that apply. A) The new legislation will result in a shortage of experienced critical care nurses. B) The new legislation will require health care workers to meet higher quality standards related to patient care. C) The new legislation will make it more challenging to meet the educational goals of patients and families. D) The new legislation will increase the length of stay of patients in the hospital. E) The new legislation will shift the payment structure for hospitals and health care providers from a traditional fee-for-service model to an incentive model.
The nurse researcher is planning a study in which subjects will not be randomly assigned to groups. Which type of design would be appropriate for this study?
a. Nonequivalent control group design b. Posttest only control group design c. Solomon four-group design d. True experimental design
The order is to infuse 500 mL NS with 25,000 units heparin at 950 units/hr. Calculate the flow rate in mL/hr
What will be an ideal response?
A patient with reconstructive head and neck skin grafts following mouth cancer is crying when the nurse enters the room and stated that she doesnt want to see any visitor. The surgery's impact on which of the following best explains this behavior?
A. cognition B. self concept C. coping D. relationships