A pregnant patient develops toxemia with disseminated intravascular coagulation. The NP knows that the preferred anticoagulant for use during pregnancy is: Group of answer choices C. Clopidogrel (Plavix) B. aspirin A. coumadin D. heparin

As we have discussed, the public generally holds nurses in high regard. How does that change when someone “falls off the pedestal”? An article in our local paper discusses a neonatal nurse in London who was found guilty of killing 7 babies & trying to kill 6 others (Pylas & Melley, 2023). She used various […]

A 78 year-old male presents to your office with complaints of one week of cold symptoms with a cough. Two days ago he noticed bloody sputum. He tried taking an OTC cough medication with little effect. This morning he noticed some chest pain when he exerted himself that lasted for approximately 30 seconds. He has […]

Is this good objective date Patient Temp, 102.1, Pulse 97, B/p 118/78, RR 22, Sa02 98% room air. Facial grimaces are noted with palpation of the top of head and around the eyes. Ears red bilaterally with fluid noted in the left ear. Redness noted to the back of the throat, both nares noted with […]

Calculator QUESTION 25 The client has signs of pressure injury on the residual limb after removal of the artificial leg. Which nursing concern is appropriate for the nurse to place in the plan of care? 01. Altered body image due to loss of a body part. 2. Chronic leg pain due to phantom limb sensation. […]

A patient with mild heart failure is taking Furosemide, Metoprolol, and Lisinopril. He develops a cough on his Lisinopril. The NP knows that the patient may be safely switched to: Group of answer choices B. Captopril C. Amlodipine D. Valsartan A. Spironolactone

119. A nurse is teaching a client how to use a quad cane for ambulation following a right- hemispheric stroke. Which of the following client actions indicates an understanding of the teaching? a. Client takes a step before advancing the cane b. Client holds the cane with the left hand c. Client moves the cane […]

136. A nurse is reviewing medications taken at home with a client who has angina. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching? a. I should place a nitroglycerin tablet under my tongue every 10 minutes for up to four doses b. I should take my daily aspirin on […]

A patient develops GI upset while taking quinidine. The NP counsels him. Which of these statements made by the patient would indicate the patient understood the directions? Group of answer choices C. “I should take this medication first thing in the morning, 30 minutes before I eat or drink anything, and I should not lie […]

Select one of the social determinants of health below and discuss how this impacts the quality, equity, or efficiency of healthcare. Refer to the Readings and Resources in this module to help you compose your answer. Income and social protection Education Unemployment and job insecurity Working life conditions Food insecurity Housing, basic amenities, and the […]