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ts19998

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A postpartum patient two hours after delivery via cesarean birth is complaining of shortness of breath and sudden onset of pain. What is the primary nursing intervention for this patient?
 
  A) Raise the head of the bed to 45 degrees
  B) Apply oxygen
  C) Obtain arterial blood gas
  D) Increase IV fluid rate

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When diagnosed with a deep vein thrombosis (DVT), the nurse knows the patient will be treated with which medication?
 
  A) Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents
  B) Anticoagulants
  C) Narcotic analgesics
  D) Beta blockers


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xoxo123

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Reply #1 on: Jun 28, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Ans: A

Answer to Question 2

Ans: B


ts19998

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Reply 2 on: Jun 28, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Wow, this really help

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