The patient has been started on warfarin (Coumadin) for deep vein thrombosis. The patient asks when the medication will break up the clots. The nurse’s best response would be: A “This medication will not break down clots but will make it less likely that the clot will get larger.”B “It will break down the clot […]

A nurse is caring for a client who is taking aspirin for arthritis. The nurse should identify which of the following findings as an adverse effect of this medication? A.Tinnitus B.Respiratory depression C.Nystagmus D.Clay colored stools The correct answer and Explanation is : The correct answer is A. Tinnitus. Explanation Aspirin, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug

A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative and has an NG tube that has drained 2,500 ml. In the past 6 hr. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following electrolyte Imbalances? A.Decreased potassium level B.Decreased calcium level C.Elevated magnesium level D.Elevated sodium level The correct answer and Explanation

A male client with a nasogastric tube connected to low intermittent suction tells the nurse that his mouth is very dry. Which action should the nurse implement? A.Instill 50 mL of normal saline solution into the tube and clamp the tube for one hour. B.Turn the suction off while allowing the client to rinse his

In order to prevent dumping syndrome after Gastric Bypass surgery, the nurse will instruct the client to…. A.Take a brisk walk after eating. B.Avoid excessive sugar and carbohydrates. C.Increase fluid intake with meals. D.Take the proton pump inhibitors as prescribed. The correct answer and Explanation is : The correct answer is B. Avoid excessive sugar

A home health nurse is conducting a home-safety risk appraisal for an older adult client. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as a safety risk for the client? (Select all that apply.) A.Water heater temperature 54.4°C (130° F) B.Electric cords behind furniture C.Bathtub with rails D.Raised toilet seats E.Throw rugs The correct

Signs and symptoms of dyspnea include A.Feeling short of breath B.Decreased work of breathing C.A failure to use accessory muscles D.An improvement of symptoms with exercise The correct answer and Explanation is : The correct answer is A. Feeling short of breath. Explanation Dyspnea, commonly known as shortness of breath, is a subjective experience characterized

During the preconception phase, the nurse should teach about which infectious diseases as risk factors for maternal complications? (Select all that apply).A.Diabetes. B.Rubella. C.Hepatitis B. D.Anemia. E.HIV/AIDS. The correct answer and Explanation is : The correct answers are: B. RubellaC. Hepatitis BE. HIV/AIDS Explanation: During the preconception phase, it’s crucial for nurses to educate potential

A nurse will administer Nubain (nalbuphine) 0.3 mg/kg IV over 10 minutes. The Nubain is available in 10 mg/mL. The patient weighs 148 lb.How many milliliters per minute of Nubain should the nurse administer? A.0.2 mL/min B.0.4 mL/min C.1 mL/min D.2 mL/min E.2 mL/min The correct answer and Explanation is : To determine the correct

The healthcare provider prescribes 0.075 mg of levothyroxine by mouth (PO) daily. The medication is labeled, “50 mcg tablets.” How many tablets should the nurse administer? (Enter numerical value only. If rounding is required, round to the nearest tenth.) The Correct answer and Explanation is: To determine how many tablets of levothyroxine to administer, we