Upon diagnosis of a PE, the nurse expects to perform which therapeutic intervention for the pt?
a. oral anticoagulant therapy
b. bedrest in the supine position
c. oxygen therapy via mechanical ventilator
d. parenteral anticoagulant therapy
Answer: d. parenteral anticoagulant therapy
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The nurse is reinforcing teaching for a patient who is postmenopausal, has lost 2 inches of height, and has osteoporosis. Which of these, if stated by a patient, indicates to the nurse correct understanding of the purpose of calcium supplements?
a. To decrease bone loss b. To increase energy levels c. To increase excretion of calcium d. To decrease serum calcium
A nurse is caring for a terminally ill client who has just died in a hospital setting with family members at the bedside. Which action should the nurse take first?
a. Call for emergency assistance so that resuscitation procedures can begin. b. Ask family members if they would like to spend time alone with the client. c. Ensure that a death certificate has been completed by the physician. d. Request family members to prepare the client's body for the funeral home.
The postpartum nurse applies which of the following adult learning principles to actively involve the postpartal client during the discharge teaching?
1. Demonstration of skills 2. Classroom lectures and one-on-one teaching 3. Use of television and videos 4. Sensory involvement and active participation
Which of the following is an appropriate health-promotion recommendation for an older adult male who has moderate activity and is in generally good health with a good metabolism?
a. Avoid foods fortified with vitamin B12 and vitamin D. b. Consume less than 30% of total calories from fat. c. Include five to six servings of red meat, poultry, eggs, and dairy products per day. d. Intake of 1600 calories per day.