NR 304 Exam (Latest 2023 - 2024) New Full Questions and Answers ( Included ) 100% Correct
- A nurse is caring for a client who has deep vein thrombosis and has beenon heparin continuous
- "Warfarin takes several days to work, so the IV heparin will be used untilthe warfarin reaches a
- "I will call the provider to get a prescription for discontinuing the IV heparintoday."
- "Both heparin and warfarin work together to dissolve the clots."
- "The IV heparin increases the effects of the warfarin and decreases the length of your hospital
infusion for 5 days. The provider prescribes warfarinPO without discontinuing the heparin. The client asks the nurse why both anticoagulants are necessary. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
therapeutic level."
stay.": A. "Warfarin takes several days to work, so the IVheparin will be used until the warfarin reaches a therapeutic level."
- A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative and is at risk for devel- oping venous
- Elevating the feet
- Massaging her legs
- Flexing her ankles
thromboembolism (VTE).The nurse should instruct the client toavoid which of the following unsafe actions?
D. Ambulating soon after surgery: B. Massaging her legs
- A nurse on a medical-surgical unit is caring for four clients who are 24 to 36hr postoperative. Which of
- Myringotomy
- Laparoscopic appendectomy
- Hip arthroplasty
the following surgical procedures places the clientat risk for deep-vein thrombosis?
D. Cataract extraction: C. Hip arthroplasty
- A nurse is caring for who reports an area of redness, warmth, tenderness, and pain in the right calf.
- Obtain a venous duplex ultrasound
- Obtain impedance plethysmography
- Monitor Homan's sign
The nurse anticipates which of the following orderswhen notifying the provider of this finding?
D. Apply cold therapy to the affected leg: A. Obtain a venous duplex ultrasound
- A nurse is providing discharge teaching ti a client who has peripheral arterial disease (PAD).
- Apply a heating pad on a low setting to help relieve leg pain
- Adjust the thermostat so that the environment is warm
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Which of the following instructions should the nurseinclude in the teaching?