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A nurse is caring for a patient who weighs 220 pounds and is started on enoxaparin (Lovenox). How much enoxaparin does the nurse anticipate administering? (Record your answer using a whole number.) _____ mg

A nurse admits a patient who is experiencing an exacerbation of heart failure. What action would the nurse take first?

A nurse is assessing a patient with peripheral artery disease (PAD). The patient states that walking five blocks is possible without pain. What question asked next by the nurse will give the best information?

A patient has been diagnosed with a deep-vein thrombosis and is to be discharged on warfarin (Coumadin). The patient is adamant about refusing the drug because “it’s dangerous.” What action by the nurse is best?

A nurse is caring for four patients. Which patient would the nurse assess first?

A patient has been treated for a deep-vein thrombus and today presents to the clinic with petechiae. Laboratory results show a platelet count of 42,000/mm3 (42 ´ 109/L). The nurse reviews the patient’s medication list to determine if the patient is taking which drug?

An older patient with peripheral vascular disease (PVD) is explaining the daily foot care regimen to the family practice clinic nurse. What statement by the patient may indicate a barrier to proper foot care?

A patient has peripheral arterial disease (PAD). What statement by the patient indicates misunderstanding about self-management activities?

A nurse is assessing a patient with peripheral artery disease (PAD). The patient states that walking five blocks is possible without pain. What question asked next by the nurse will give the best information?

A nurse admits a patient who is experiencing an exacerbation of heart failure. What action would the nurse take first?