Answer to Question 1
Ans: D
Feedback:
The nurse should perform blood coagulation tests every 4 hours for the client receiving heparin by continuous IV infusion. A blood count test or the baseline PT/INR test is not the right intervention for this client. When administering heparin by the subcutaneous route, an APTT test is performed 4 to 6 hours after the injection.
Answer to Question 2
Ans: A
Feedback:
The nurse should monitor for decreased effectiveness of warfarin as an effect of the interaction between the anticoagulant and the diuretic. The nurse need not monitor for the increased effectiveness of the diuretic, the increased absorption of the anticoagulant, or the increased absorption of the diuretic in the client.
Client on IV patient-controlled analgesia (PCA).
C, A nurse can also administer the medication by setting the dose and rate with an electronic infusi
B, The nurse teaches the postoperative client to use an incentive spirometer to expand the lungs.
A client is having an endoscopy performed by a physician who views the upper gastrointestinal intern
Survey and posture of client: Lateral view
Continuous capillaries