Which of the following medications should the nurse anticipate administering in the event of a heparin overdose?
a) Acetylsalicylic acid (ASA).
b) Protamine sulfate.
c) Warfarin sodium (Coumadin).
d) Atropine sulfate.
Ans: b) Protamine sulfate.
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One of the residents in a long-term care facility has developed numbness, tremor, and gross lack of coordination of muscle movements in his lower limbs. The nurse knows that this may be caused by
A) lack of hydrochloric acid secretion. B) vitamin B12 deficiency. C) high intake of calcium products. D) loss of parietal cells due to gastric ulcerations.
The nurse includes information regarding long-term care placement in the discharge materials for the family of a client newly diagnosed with Alzheimer disease. Which is the rationale for providing this information to the family at this time?
A) It often takes 6 to12 months for an individual with Alzheimer disease to establish a successful transfer to a facility, and this will allow adequate time. B) It's better to address the issue of placement now instead of later. C) Early introduction to long-term options will allow the client and family time to make a more informed decision. D) Long-term care placement is inevitable with this diagnosis.
A client with severe mental illness has been homeless for 3 years. He states he is a loner. He lost
contact with his family and is suspicious of anyone who approaches him. He has had several psychiatric admissions when his behaviors have been highly bizarre. When hospitalized he takes medication, but after discharge he is medication nonadherent and does not keep aftercare appointments. The client's lifestyle can be assessed as a. stable. b. compliant. c. socially isolated. d. interdependent.
An example of a common cause of iatrogenic malnutrition is
a. scheduling of daily tests that prevents the patient from eating meals. b. family members and friends bringing pa-tients food from home. c. small portion sizes of hospital food and absence of snacks. d. errors in ordering and delivery of meals for hospital patients.