Which of the following is true about head injuries?
Which of the following should not be done to a shallow wound…
Which of the following should not be done to a shallow wound?
The nurse is discharging a client who will remain on anticoa…
The nurse is discharging a client who will remain on anticoagulant therapy. Which statement will the nurse include when teaching the client about taking this drug? Select all that apply.
The nurse assesses blood in the urine of an older adult clie…
The nurse assesses blood in the urine of an older adult client who is receiving a heparin infusion. What actions will the nurse take? Select all that apply.
A client is diagnosed with a seizure disorder. Which finding…
A client is diagnosed with a seizure disorder. Which finding should the nurse anticipate after the client has a tonic-clonic seizure? Select all that apply.
A client is prescribed clopidogrel (Plavix). Which mechanism…
A client is prescribed clopidogrel (Plavix). Which mechanism of action should the nurse recall about this medication?
Which manifestation is a sign of levothyroxine toxicity?
Which manifestation is a sign of levothyroxine toxicity?
A client, newly diagnosed with a seizure disorder, has been…
A client, newly diagnosed with a seizure disorder, has been prescribed valproic acid. When assessing for adverse effects, what assessment should the nurse prioritize?
A nurse is preparing to administer alteplase, a thrombolytic…
A nurse is preparing to administer alteplase, a thrombolytic drug, to a patient who has had an acute ischemic stroke. Which of the following assessments is most important to perform before administering the thrombolytic therapy?
A patient with new atrial fibrillation is being prescribed w…
A patient with new atrial fibrillation is being prescribed warfarin. Which laboratory test should the nurse emphasize to the patient to monitor for effectiveness and safety of the medication?