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 When getting a blood permit signed, the patient’s family states the doctor told them it is because they are at significant risk of bleeding.  The family asks, “what makes the patient at significant risk?” What would be the most appropriate answer for the nurse to give the family? 

When preparing to administer packed red blood cells to a patient, which fluid will the nurse utilize for the transfusion administration?

Which nursing intervention will be used in the care plan for a patient with Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP)?

For #1-2, simplify and express your answers with positive exponents. 1.

I understand how my grade will be determined: The final grade is determined based on the following weighted categories: 35% Quizzes/Tests: If a student does not earn at least a 75% on any quiz or test, the student must attend an instructor led tutoring session within 1 week of the failed test. 45% Final Exam You must receive a score of at least 75% on the Final Exam to pass this course. 20% Written Assignments

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Given the following QC data, calculate the 95% confidence limits: Mean = 103 mg/dL n = 20 SD = 8 mg/dL

Convert each of the following to the indicated unit: 550 mg = [answer1] g 400 ul = [answer2] mL 2 L = [answer3] mL 900 ml = [answer4] L

You must choose between the following methods for glucose. First, calculate the CV for each method.  Then, select the best method, and explain your choice. (Assume units are mg/dL)                                     Mean              SD                   CV             Method A       120.0               4.8             Method B        100.0               4.0             Method C        220.0               4.4   Method A CV = Method B CV = Method C CV=           Best Method is:             Explain why:  

What are all the functions of bones?  (Bonus- 7 points)