IGGY 4.2

1. A nurse is caring for a client 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 - correct answers90 mg The dose of enoxaparin is 1 mg/kg body weight, not to exceed 90 mg. This client weighs 220 pounds (110 kg), and so will get the maximal dose. 1. A student is caring for a client who suffered massive blood loss after trauma. How does the student correlate the blood loss with the clients mean arterial pressure (MAP)? a. It causes vasoconstriction and increased MAP. b. Lower blood volume lowers MAP. c. There is no direct correlation to MAP. d. It raises cardiac output and MAP. - correct answersB Lower blood volume will decrease MAP. The other -ANSwers are accurate. : Remembering/Knowledge REF: 752 : Mean arterial blood pressure| shock : Integrated Process: Nursing Process: Assessment : Client Needs Category: Physiological Integrity: Physiological Adaptation 1. A student nurse is assessing the peripheral vascular system of an older adult. What action by the student would cause the faculty member to intervene? a. Assessing blood pressure in both upper extremities b. Auscultating the carotid arteries for any bruits c. Classifying capillary refill of 4 seconds as normal d. Palpating both carotid arteries at the same time - correct a