A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who has a pulmonary embolism and has begun anticoagulant therapy. Which of the following recommendations should the nurse make?
(Select All that Apply.)
Avoid acetaminophen.
Use a soft toothbrush.
Stop anticoagulant medication when your symptoms subside.
Avoid high-impact activities.
Wear a medical alert bracelet.
Correct Answer : B,D,E
A. Avoid acetaminophen.
Acetaminophen is safe to use; NSAIDs should be avoided due to bleeding risk.
B. Use a soft toothbrush.
Prevents gum bleeding and injury.
C. Stop anticoagulant therapy when symptoms subside.
Dangerous. Anticoagulation must be continued as prescribed to prevent recurrence.
D. Avoid high-impact activities.
Helps reduce the risk of trauma and bleeding.
E. Wear a medical alert bracelet.
Informs healthcare providers in emergencies that the client is on anticoagulants.
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Correct Answer is B
Explanation
A. Anuria
A late sign of shock after perfusion has significantly dropped.
B. Increased respiratory rate
Earliest compensatory response to hypoperfusion and hypoxia.
C. Hypotension
Occurs later in shock when compensation fails.
D. Decreased level of consciousness
Suggests advanced shock and poor cerebral perfusion-not earliest.
Correct Answer is D
Explanation
A. Obtain a blood sample for a serum sodium level
Not directly related to the immediate issue of hyperkalemia.
B. Advise the client to add citrus juices and bananas
These are high in potassium and should be avoided in hyperkalemia.
C. Suggest salt substitutes
Many salt substitutes contain potassium-contraindicated in hyperkalemia.
D. Obtain a 12-lead ECG
Hyperkalemia affects cardiac conduction-immediate ECG monitoring is critical.
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