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The nurse is discharging a patient diagnosed with a DVT (deep vein thrombosis) from the hospital.  Which discharge instruction should be included in the discharge education?

The nurse is discharging a patient diagnosed with a DVT (deep vein thrombosis) from the hospital.  Which discharge instruction should be included in the discharge education?

The nurse has initiated discharge teaching for a patient who is to be maintained on warfarin (Coumadin) following hospitalization for DVT. The nurse determines that additional teaching is needed when the patient says?

The nurse is providing discharge education for the patient diagnosesd with peripheral artery disease.  Which statement made by the patient would indicate a need for re-education and clarification?

A client who had an abdominal aortic aneurysm repair four days ago is scheduled for discharge in two days.  What would the nurse include in discharge instruction for this client?

Your client has a diagnosis of dementia and is having problems identifying  acceptable places to urinate. This is an example of what type of urinary incontinence?

The nurse is educating the client about an upcoming intravenous pyelogram (IVP).  Which of the following client statements needs clarification? Select all that apply.

The finger-like extensions of developing neurons which form the growth cone and explore the environment for directional guidance are called:

Osmotic thirst is to ________ as hypovolemic thirst is to ___________.

Which layer of the embryonic disc eventually develops into the nervous system?