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serike

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The nurse reminds the patient who is on Coumadin for the treatment of atrial fibrillation that the ideal is to maintain the international normalized ratio (INR) at between:
 
  a. 1 and 2.
  b. 2 and 3.
  c. 3 and 4.
  d. 4 and 5.

Question 2

The patient with nephrosis complains about the need for bed rest. How would the nurse explain the benefit of bed rest?
 
  a. The recumbent position may initiate diuresis.
  b. It preserves the skin integrity.
  c. It lowers the level of albuminuria. d.
  It saves stress on joints.


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

ANS: B
The desired INR for the monitoring of anticoagulant therapy is between 2 and 3.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
It is believed that the recumbent position helps initiate diuresis.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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