A patient has developed a thromboembolism. Which of the following medications will be administered?
A) Antibiotic
B) Anticoagulant
C) Antihypertensive
D) Bronchodilator
B
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Appropriate interventions to facilitate socialization of the cognitively impaired child include
a. Providing age-appropriate toys and play activities b. Providing peer experiences, such as scouting, when older c. Avoiding exposure to strangers who may not understand cognitive development d. Emphasizing mastery of physical skills because they are delayed more often than verbal skills
Which intervention should the nurse use to help prevent a carotid artery rupture after radical neck dissection surgery?
A. Applying direct pressure to the carotid artery B. Keeping the carotid artery and the dressing wet with sterile saline C. Maintaining the stability of the position of the laryngectomy tube D. Assessing the adequacy of blood flow with a Doppler every 2 hours
After dealing with a variety of physical stressors, a client is entering the stage of exhaustion. The nurse should recognize that the end of this stage will depend upon which factors?
1. Release of hormones 2. Severity of the stressor 3. Reversal of body changes 4. External resources provided 5. Energy resources of the client
The nurse is providing education for nonpharmacological interventions to manage hypertension. Which information should the nurse include?
A. Increase your dietary intake of fruits and vegetables. B. Decrease the consumption of alcohol. C. Reduce the dietary intake of potassium. D. Increase physical activity. E. Restrict your intake of sodium.