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During an assessment, the nurse determines that an older patient is taking several supplements that affect blood clotting. Which supplements did the nurse assess that this patient is taking? Standard Text: Select all that apply.
 
  1. Zinc
  2. Garlic
  3. Fish oil
  4. Ginseng
  5. Vitamin E

Question 2

The nurse is assigned to a patient in home care who is an 89 year old African American woman widowed and living alone. Before even making the first visit, which of the following might the nurse expect, based on her knowledge?
 
  a. the patient will be cared for by relatives in a middle class neighborhood
  b. the patient may have fewer financial resources and have a number of health problems
  c. the patient is likely to be healthy and financially secure
  d. the patient is most likely able to pay for all her medications without difficulty



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Answer to Question 1

2,3,4,5
Rationale: Zinc does cause antiplatelet effects.

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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Wow, this really help

 

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