This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: The nurse reminds the patient who is on Coumadin for the treatment of atrial fibrillation that the ... (Read 83 times)

serike

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 542
on: Jul 11, 2018
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.


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

succesfull

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 339
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.


serike

  • Member
  • Posts: 542
Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
:D TYSM

xiazhe

  • Member
  • Posts: 331
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Wow, this really help

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

The top 10 most important tips that will help you grow old gracefully include (1) quit smoking, (2) keep your weight down, (3) take supplements, (4) skip a meal each day or fast 1 day per week, (5) get a pet, (6) get medical help for chronic pain, (7) walk regularly, (8) reduce arguments, (9) put live plants in your living space, and (10) do some weight training.

Did you know?

Blood is approximately twice as thick as water because of the cells and other components found in it.

Did you know?

The average older adult in the United States takes five prescription drugs per day. Half of these drugs contain a sedative. Alcohol should therefore be avoided by most senior citizens because of the dangerous interactions between alcohol and sedatives.

Did you know?

Liver spots have nothing whatsoever to do with the liver. They are a type of freckles commonly seen in older adults who have been out in the sun without sufficient sunscreen.

Did you know?

The most destructive flu epidemic of all times in recorded history occurred in 1918, with approximately 20 million deaths worldwide.

Breast surgery. Surgical removal of all or part of the breast is a treatment against the spread of b Breast surgery. Surgical removal of all or part of the breast is a treatment against the spread of b
PET Scans of a Patient with Parkinsonian Symptoms PET Scans of a Patient with Parkinsonian Symptoms
Positioning the Patient in the Fowler’s Position Positioning the Patient in the Fowler’s Position
Drugs Used in the Treatment of Migraine Drugs Used in the Treatment of Migraine
Patient diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Periodontal examination revealed deep periodontal ... Patient diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Periodontal examination revealed deep periodontal ...
Video: Nucleic acid digestion - brush border enzymes, end products & transport mechanism

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library