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dollx · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

The nurse is working with a client receiving an intravenous heparin sodium drip. The nurse should review which of the following laboratory studies to determine the therapeutic effect of heparin for the client?

1. Bleeding time
2. Thrombin time
3. Prothrombin time (PT)
4. Partial thromboplastin time (PTT)

Question 2

The nurse is planning the menu for a Chinese-American client with the hospital dietitian. On collaboration with the dietitian, the meal plan is designed to include which of the following foods generally included in the diet of this cultural group?

1. Milk
2. Vegetables
3. Rice pudding
4. Fruit and yogurt

Viet Thy · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

4

Rationale: The PTT will assess the therapeutic effect of heparin, and the PT is one test that will assess for the therapeutic effect of warfarin (Coumadin). Thrombin time and bleeding time are hematological studies that may be prescribed for clients with coagulopathy or other disorders.

Answer to Question 2

2

Rationale: The Chinese-American diet is generally vegetarian, although meat is often served. Native Chinese generally do not drink milk or eat milk products because of a genetic tendency for lactose intolerance. Most Chinese-Americans do not eat desserts high in sugar; their desserts are usually fruits.