A client is scheduled to take ticlopidine. The nurse plans to take which action before implementing this medication therapy?
1. Take the client's blood pressure.
2. Obtain a prothrombin time (PT).
3. Take the client's apical heart rate.
4. Review the results of the complete blood cell (CBC) count.
Answer: 4. Review the results of the complete blood cell (CBC) count.
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A patient on airborne precautions asks the nurse to leave his door open. What is the nurse's best reply?
A) "I must keep your door shut at all times. I'll open the curtains so that you don't feel so closed in." B) "I'll keep the door open for you; standard precautions are sufficient in containing your infection." C) "I can open your door if you wear this mask." D) "I must keep your door shut at all times. I'll open your window so that you won't feel so closed in."
Which precaution should the nurse teach the client who is prescribed to take thalidomide (Thalomid) as part of her treatment plan for multiple myeloma?
A. "Avoid high-fiber foods to prevent diarrhea." B. "Use multiple forms of birth control to prevent birth defects." C. "Drink plenty of fluids to prevent the development of diabetes mellitus." D. "Avoid crowds and sick people to prevent contraction of contagious infections."
Dialysis is:
a. A bladder training program b. A type of catheter c. The process of removing waste products from the blood d. A bladder disease involving inflammation of the kidneys
The patient is caring for a patient who spontaneously opens his eyes, localizes pain, and carries out confused conversation. The nurse correctly documents which Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) rating for this patient?
a. 12 b. 13 c. 14 d. 15