13-15, G). However, erythrocytes with low hemoglobin concentrations are produced when microcyte formation can no longer compensate for iron deficiency. The classic hematologic picture with iron deficiency anemia is microcytic (i.e., decreased MCV), hypochromic (i.e., decreased MCHC) anemia. ...
Evaluate patient understanding on drug therapy by asking patient to name the drug, its indication, and adverse effects to watch for. Monitor patient compliance to drug therapy. Abortifacients Therapeutic Action The desired and beneficial action of abortifacient is: To stimulate uterine activity, dislod...
This action enhances blood flow and venous return and promotes fibrinolysis, deterring venous thrombosis. - The sleeves are attached by tubing to an air pump. The sleeve may cover the entire leg or may extend from the foot to the knee.PCDs may be used in combination with graduated ...
The word "Heparin" refers to its different forms, including unfractionated heparin (UFH) or low molecular weight heparin (LMWH). While these are both heparins, they have slightly different mechanisms of action and are administered differently to the body, hence having different monitoring parameters...
Which is the priority action of the nurse when caring for a client receiving a statin with elevated creatine kinase (CK) levels? 3 The client states to the nurse, "My healthcare provider says I have heart disease and I need to decrease the cholesterol in my diet. I don't ...
whereaspropofolreduces it. The latter's effect is of short duration and is more pronounced when propofol is used for both induction and maintenance of anesthesia. Low-dose propofol infusions have been used for refractory PONV in thePACU, but theantiemeticaction is short-lived, and the mechanism ...
Identify interventions to plan, individualize, and document care for more than 800 diseases and disorders. Only in the Nursing Diagnosis Manual will you find for each diagnosis subjectively and objectively – sample clinical applications, prioritized action/interventions with rationales – a documentation ...
The lab tech calls the unit reporting that the CBC results are partially ready with a hemoglobin of 12.3 but reports they are having to manually count the sample for platelets due to machine error. The next blood pressure result is 139/88 mm/hg, and Lori now says her headache is worse...
31. A comatose client needs a nasopharyngeal airway for suctioning. After the airway is inserted, he gags and coughs. Which action should the nurse take? Remove the airway and insert a shorter one. Reposition the airway. Leave the airway in place until the client gets used to it. ...
When repositioning a client, the nurse should perform what action in order to maintain the client's natural body alignment? Maximize the client's participation The nurse is caring for a client with hemorrhoids. To facilitate a rectal examination, into which position will the nurse place the clien...