A nurse is caring for a client with chronic atrial fibrillation who is at risk for systemic emboli. Which drug should the nurse expect to administer to prevent this complication?
A. Sotalol
B. Heparin
C. Atropine
D. Lidocaine
B
Clients at risk for emboli are treated with anticoagulants, such as heparin, enoxaparin, or warfa-rin.
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The nurse is working in a women's clinic and is caring for a 60-year-old patient who is starting progesterone therapy for dysfunctional uterine bleeding
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After the subjective and objective data have been prioritized, the next step is to:
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The nurse is providing preoperative teaching for a client undergoing eye surgery. Which of the following are accurate teaching points to prepare this client following the surgery? Select all that apply
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