Ignatavicius Chapter 40 (Evolve) questions with correct answers
A 32-year-oldclient is recovering from a sickle cell crisis. The client's discomfort is controlled with pain medications and discharge planning has been initiated. What medication will the nurse anticipate to be prescribed before discharge? A. Heparin (Heparin) B. Warfarin (Coumadin) C. Hydroxyurea (Droxia) D. Tissue plasminogen activator (t-PA) Answer C. Hydroxyurea (Droxia) The nurse anticipates Hydroxyurea to be prescribed for pain for a sickle cell disease client who is being discharge. Hydroxyurea (Droxia) has been used successfully to reduce sickling of cells and pain episodes associated with sickle cell disease (SCD).Clients with SCD are not prescribed anticoagulants such as heparin or warfarin (Coumadin). t-PA is used as a "clot buster" in clients who have had ischemic strokes. A hematology unit is staffed by registered nurse's (RNs), licensed practical nurses (LPNs)/licensed vocational nurse (LVNs), and unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP). When the nurse manager is reviewing staff documentation, which entry indicates the need for staff education for his or her appropriate level of responsibility and client care? A. "Abdominal pain relieved by morphine 4 mg IV; client resting comfortably and denies problems. B.C., RN" B. "Ambulated in hallway for 40 feet (12 m) and denies shortness of breath at rest or with ambulation. T.Y., LPN"
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