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jasdeep_brar

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on: Jul 11, 2018
What should the home health nurse include assessment for in the plan of care for an 82-year-old female with severe kyphosis from ankylosis?
 
  a. Urinary output
  b. Respiratory effort
  c. Sleep cycle
  d. Nutritional status

Question 2

The nurse explains to a patient who has had a knee replacement that warfarin (Coumadin) is ordered to:
 
  a. increase the red blood cells.
  b. reduce the threat of hemorrhage.
  c. prevent formation of emboli.
  d. help stabilize the prosthesis.


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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
Severe kyphosis may hinder the patient's ability to expand the ribcage and interfere with easy respiration.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Warfarin (Coumadin) is a standard postsurgical drug to prevent the formation of emboli.


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