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ericka1

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on: Jul 11, 2018
A patient, age 24, is admitted with idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura and a platelet count of 18,000/mm3 . An appropriate nursing intervention would be to
 
  a. monitor the administration of cryoprecipitate.
  b. administer vitamin B12.
  c. institute bleeding precautions.
  d. use the Z-track method for DexFerrum administration.

Question 2

Which of the following social changes is increasing the number and complexity of ethical dilemmas that nurses face?
 
  A) Outdated medical technologies
  B) Diminished fiscal constraints
  C) Greater numbers of older adults
  D) Expansion of the hospice movement


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Gabe

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

C
Significant risk for serious bleeding occurs when the count is below 20,000/mm3.

Answer to Question 2

C
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Nurses face more ethical dilemmas as a result of new medical technologies and increased fiscal constraints. The complexity is increased by larger numbers of older adults to serve. The expansion of hospice care helps nurses deal with ethical dilemmas.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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Gracias!

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