« previous next »

Author Question: Something is missing from the scenario. Based on his history, L.J. should have been taking an ... (Read 46 times)

bclement10

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 560
on: Jun 25, 2018
Something is missing from the scenario. Based on his history, L.J. should have been taking an important medication.
 
  What is it, and why should he be taking it?

Question 2

Identify at least five problems from L.J.'s history that represent his personal risk factors.
 
  What will be an ideal response?


matt

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 344
Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

An oral anticoagulant, such as warfarin (Coumadin) or rivaroxaban (Xarelto), would be given because
of his history of multiple DVT and atrial flutter and fibrillation.

Answer to Question 2

 Smoking history
 Decrease in mobility related to shortness of breath and rheumatoid arthritis
 History of atrial flutter or fibrillation
 Previous DVT
 70 years of age
 Lifetime history of sedentary jobs


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
« previous next »
 

Did you know?

The average office desk has 400 times more bacteria on it than a toilet.

Did you know?

The first oncogene was discovered in 1970 and was termed SRC (pronounced "SARK").

Did you know?

Adult head lice are gray, about ? inch long, and often have a tiny dot on their backs. A female can lay between 50 and 150 eggs within the several weeks that she is alive. They feed on human blood.

Did you know?

Patients who cannot swallow may receive nutrition via a parenteral route—usually, a catheter is inserted through the chest into a large vein going into the heart.

Did you know?

Elderly adults are living longer, and causes of death are shifting. At the same time, autopsy rates are at or near their lowest in history.

Nursing history for female genetalia and reproductive tract assessment Nursing history for female genetalia and reproductive tract assessment
Cultural Variations in the Strange Situation Across cultures, most toddlers exhibit secure attachme Cultural Variations in the Strange Situation Across cultures, most toddlers exhibit secure attachme
History of Art History of Art
This mural depicts the history of Mexico and its struggles to create a just society in the face of ... This mural depicts the history of Mexico and its struggles to create a just society in the face of ...
History of Gmail History of Gmail
History History
Video: Cardiac conductile cells

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library