A patient with chronic hepatitis B (HBV) infection is scheduled to begin a new treatment regimen that will include adefovir dipivoxil (Hepsera). What assessments should be prioritized before the initiation of this drug treatment?
A) Liver function testing and HIV testing
B) Complete blood count and prothrombin time (PT)
C) Pulmonary function testing and echocardiogram
D) Cardiac stress test and blood cultures
Question 2
A hospital patient in a critical care setting is currently receiving an intravenous infusion of aminocaproic acid. What desired outcome is paramount in the care of this patient?
A) The patient will remain free of pain from intermittent claudication
B) Adequate tissue perfusion will be maintained
C) The patient will not experience blood coagulation
D) Activities of daily living will be maintained
Nurses possess a wide variety of experiences which they take into each patient encounter.
A patient centered care approach
Caring for a patient on isolation precautions cont'd
Inadequate Airway, Breathing and Circulation in the Trauma Patient (Part 2)