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A new nurse is listing the interventions he should employ when caring for a client on thrombolytic therapy. Which nursing intervention is inappropriate for the client during thrombolytic therapy?
 
  a. Monitor vital signs and reporting changes.
  b. Check for active bleeding for 24 hours after therapy.
  c. Inform the client that aspirin and NSAIDs may be taken for discomfort.
  d. Monitor electrocardiogram strips for cardiac dysrhythmias.

Question 2

A client is being treated with warfarin (Coumadin). The highest priority nursing intervention before administration of the medication is to check the:
 
  a. PTT and APTT.
  b. PT and INR.
  c. most current CBC.
  d. most current platelet count.



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
Aspirin or NSAIDs would increase the bleeding time further. ECGs may be done to assess for changes to the myocardial muscle.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
PT and INR are the tests monitored with warfarin.



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