Answer to Question 1
ANS: A
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A Correct: Enoxaparin must be injected at a 90-degree angle for proper absorption.
B Incorrect: This is a standard prescription following joint replacement surgery.
C Incorrect: As with any subcutaneous injection, the site should be prepped with alcohol.
D Incorrect: Just like heparin, enoxaparin must be injected at a 90-degree angle for proper absorption.
Answer to Question 2
ANS: B
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A Incorrect: Cephalosporins interact with heparin, so this prescription is appropriate.
B Correct: Because of digoxin's positive inotropic action in treating heart failure, this drug should not be discontinued, even though it may decrease the effects of heparin. The heparin dose should be increased to compensate.
C Incorrect: This is a standard prescription for SC heparin.
D Incorrect: This is the lab test used to measure heparin effectiveness.
Critical thinking involves analysis in which the nurse examines patient data available from a variet
The nurse needs to inform the patient with impaired vision when a touch is to occur and ask permissi
A nurse adjusts the rate of a client’s IV.
Application of an ostomy bag or pouch: B, An ostomy nurse applying an ostomy bag to a stoma;
Intervention Model-Response to Client Misconduct
A hot stone placed under the client’s neck.