A pregnant woman presenting with disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) will have changes in the
A) lymphatic system.
B) fibrinolytic system.
C) liver function.
D) spleen, affecting coagulation.
B
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Which of the following statements best describes what happened to health care providers during the Great Depression?
a. The amount of charity care greatly increased. b. Both hospitals and physicians went bankrupt. c. Government funding was legislated to assist those in need. d. Public health greatly expanded to care for those in need.
When reviewing several studies about Hispanic Americans and their use of mental health care facilities, the nurse notes that this cultural group tends to use all other resources before seeking help from mental health professionals
Which of the following would the nurse identify as a reason for this belief about many mental health facilities? A) Require periods of hospitalization B) Do not provide 24-hour emergency services C) Are not reimbursed by third party payers D) Do not accommodate their cultural needs
A nurse understands that a preoperative checklist is used to
1. Confirm that all preoperative tasks have been completed. 2. Provide instructions for the surgical assistant. 3. Provide documentation. 4. Both 1 and 3
The nurse is preparing to administer a medication ordered by the surgeon in a dose much higher than is recommended. What action should the nurse take?
A) Call the surgeon to clarify the order. B) Administer the medication as ordered and chart the high dose. C) Administer the medication and stay with the client to observe for adverse reactions. D) Administer the medication in the usual dosage.