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A nurse is giving a presentation about preventing deep-vein thrombosis (DVT). Which of the following should the nurse include as a risk factor for this disorder? (Select all that apply.)

BMI of 20

High calcium intake

Oral contraceptive use

Immobility

Hypertension

Answer and Explanation

Correct Answer : C,D

Rationale:

A. A BMI of 20 is not typically considered a risk factor for deep vein thrombosis.

B. High calcium intake is not typically considered a risk factor for deep vein thrombosis.

C. Oral contraceptive use is a risk factor for deep vein thrombosis due to the estrogen content.

D. Immobility is a risk factor for deep vein thrombosis due to decreased venous return.

E. Hypertension is not typically considered a risk factor for deep vein thrombosis.

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Correct Answer is B

Explanation

Rationale:

A. This describes a second-degree heart block, specifically Mobitz Type I (Wenckebach).

B. A PR interval greater than 0.20 seconds is characteristic of first-degree heart block.

C. This describes third-degree heart block, also known as complete heart block.

D. An irregular R-R interval is not specific to first-degree heart block.

A. Hypocalcemia B. Hypernatremia C. Hyperkalemia D. Hypokalemia

Correct Answer is D

Explanation

Rationale:

A. Hypocalcemia is a decreased level of calcium in the blood and is not associated with furosemide use.

B. Hypernatremia is an increased level of sodium in the blood and is not associated with furosemide use.

C. Hyperkalemia is an increased level of potassium in the blood and is not associated with furosemide use.

D. Hypokalemia is a decreased level of potassium in the blood and is a major adverse effect of furosemide use.

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