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A nurse is caring for a newly admitted adolescent client. When asked to describe their social support system, the client responds. "My mom died last year. and I have been in foster care ever since. I don't have many friends." Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

A.

Tell the client that being in foster care can help with coping.

B.

Explain how grief support groups could increase coping and social support.

C.

Encourage the client to ask the provider for medication.

D.

Suggest using the internet as a source for finding supportive friends

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is B

A. Tell the client that being in foster care can help with coping: Minimizes the client's emotional needs and may not address the grief adequately.

B. Explain how grief support groups could increase coping and social support. Grief support groups offer peer support and validation, which can be crucial for coping with loss and loneliness. Encouraging participation in support groups helps the client connect with others who have experienced similar losses and facilitates coping.

C. Encourage the client to ask the provider for medication: Not typically the first approach for addressing social support issues.

D. Suggest using the internet as a source for finding supportive friends: Safety and reliability of online friendships can vary, and in-person support is often more beneficial.


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Correct Answer is ["20"]

Explanation

Heparin infusion calculation:

  • Heparin dose ordered: 1000 units per hour
  • Heparin concentration: 25,000 units in 500 mL
  • Conversion: 1 mL = 500 units

Calculations:

  • Units per hour = 1000 units
  • Units per mL = 25,000 units / 500 mL = 50 units/mL
  • mL per hour = 1000 units / 50 units/mL = 20 mL/hr

Answer: The IV pump should be set to 20 mL/hr.

Correct Answer is C

Explanation

A. Xerostomia: Dry mouth, not typically associated with DIC.

B. Bradycardia: Not typically seen in DIC; usually, there is tachycardia due to the underlying condition.

C. Epistaxis. Epistaxis is a common physical finding in DIC due to bleeding tendencies. DIC leads to consumption of clotting factors and platelets, resulting in bleeding manifestations like epistaxis.

D. Hypertension: Hypotension is more common due to widespread clotting and bleeding.

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