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1. A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who is recieving heparintherapy for
treatment of deep-vein thrombosis. Which of the following inter- ventions should the
nurse anticipate taking if the client's aPTT is 96 seconds?
a. Increase the heparin infusion flow rate by 2 mL/hr.
b. Continue to monitor the heparin infusion as prescribed.
c. Request a prothrombin time (PT).
d. Stop the heparin infusion.
Answer d. Stop the heparin infusion
The aPTT level is above the therapeutic range of 1.5 to 2 times the control value.Thenurse should
discontinue the heparin infusion immediately and notify the provider to prevent harm to the
client.
2. A nurse providing teaching for a client who is 2 days postoperative following a heart
transplant.Which of the following statements should the nurse includein the teaching?
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a. "You may no longer be able to feel chest pain."
b. "Your level of activity intolerance will not change."
c. "After 6 months, you will no longer need to restrict your sodium intake."
d. "You will be able to stop taking immunosuppressants after 12 months."
Answer a."You may no longer be able to feel chest pain."
Heart transplant clients usually are no longer able to feel chest pain due to thedenervation of the
heart
3. A nurse is caring for a client who has a history of deep-vein thrombosis andis receiving
warfarin. Which of the following client findings provides the nursewith the best evidence
regarding the effectiveness of the warfarin therapy?
a. Hemoglobin 14 g/dL
b. Minimal bruising of extremities
c. Reduced circumference of affected extremity
d. INR 2.5
Answer d. INR 2.5
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The nurse should determine that an INR of 2.5 is within the desired therapeuticrange and is
the best evidence of effective warfarin therapy.
4. A nurse is assessing a client in the emergency room who has a bradydys-rhythmia.
Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
a. confusion
b. friction rib
c. hypertension
d. dry skin
Answer a. confusion
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