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A 51-year-old man is being discharged from the hospital following treatment with anticoagulants for a deep vein thrombosis. The nurse will instruct the patient to
 
  A) alternate between the types of anticoagulant drugs in the therapy.
  B) consider safety measures to prevent bleeding and be alert for signs of bleeding.
  C) change the route of administration to intravenous if oral proves ineffective.
  D) eat small amounts of food during drug administration.

Question 2

The nurse notices a cold sore on a patient's upper lip and requests medication; docosanol (Abreva) is ordered. Before applying the medication, the nurse would first
 
  A) clean the area to be treated and then pat it dry.
  B) assess the area and make sure that there are no open lesions or abrasions.
  C) put gloves on to protect herself.
  D) prepare the applicator for drug administration.



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Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

B





 

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