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danielfitts88

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To assist the nurse in evaluating the patient's hydration status, assessment would include
 
  a. orthostatic hypotension and neck vein filling.
  b. pupil checks and Kernig sign.
  c. Chvostek and Trousseau signs.
  d. S4 gallop and edema.

Question 2

The high-risk period for developing HIT is
 
  a. 5 to 10 hours after initiation of heparin.
  b. 5 to 14 hours after initiation of heparin.
  c. 5 to 14 days after initiation of heparin.
  d. 30 to 60 days after initiation of heparin.



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Answer to Question 1

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Assessment for orthostatic hypotension and neck vein filling is an important way to evaluate hydration status.

Answer to Question 2

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Current guidelines suggest that for high-risk patients, platelet count monitoring should be performed every 2 or 3 days from day 4 to day 14 . When a decrease in the platelet count is detected, heparin therapy should be discontinued immediately, and the patient should be tested for the presence of heparin antibodies.




danielfitts88

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Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
Wow, this really help


dreamfighter72

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

 

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