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Destiiny22

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A client is receiving rivaroxaban (Xarelto) and asks the nurse to explain how it works. What response by the nurse is best?
 
  a. It inhibits thrombin.
  b. It inhibits fibrinogen.
  c. It thins your blood.
  d. It works against vitamin K.

Question 2

A nurse is assessing a dark-skinned client for pallor. What action is best?
 
  a. Assess the conjunctiva of the eye.
  b. Have the client open the hand widely.
  c. Look at the roof of the client's mouth.
  d. Palpate for areas of mild swelling.


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katara

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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Rivaroxaban is a direct thrombin inhibitor. It does not work on fibrinogen or vitamin K. It is not a blood thinner, although many clients call anticoagulants by this name.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
To assess pallor in dark-skinned people, assess the conjunctiva of the eye or the mucous membranes. Looking at the roof of the mouth can reveal jaundice. Opening the hand widely is not related to pallor, nor is palpating for mild swelling.


Destiiny22

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Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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