A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who is to undergo open heart surgery.

Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider as a contraindication to receiving heparin?

Thrombocytopenia.

Rheumatoid arthritis.

Thalassemia.

COPD.

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is A

Thrombocytopenia, or low platelet count, is a contraindication to receiving heparin.
Rheumatoid arthritis is not a contraindication to receiving heparin.
Thalassemia is not a contraindication to receiving heparin.
COPD is not a contraindication to receiving heparin.

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Correct Answer is C

Explanation

The nurse should place the client in a position with their feet elevated.

This position helps to increase blood flow to the vital organs and can help improve the client’s blood pressure.
Choice A is not the answer because the Reverse Trendelenburg position does not help improve blood flow to vital organs.
Choice B is not the answer because the side-lying position does not help improve blood flow to vital organs.
Choice D is not the answer because High-Fowler’s position does not help improve blood flow to vital organs.

A. "I will perform strength-building arm exercises using a 15-pound weight.". B. "l will have to wait 2 months before additional saline can be added to my breast expander.". C. "I will keep my left arm flexed at the elbow as much as possible.". D. "I should expect less than 25 mL of secretions per day in the drainage devices.".

Correct Answer is D

Explanation

“I should expect less than 25 mL of secretions per day in the drainage devices.” After a mastectomy with breast reconstruction using a tissue expander, you may go home with drains in your chest to remove extra fluid.

Choice A is wrong because performing strength-building arm exercises using a 15-pound weight is not recommended.
Choice B is wrong because waiting 2 months before additional saline can be added to the breast expander is not accurate.
Choice C is wrong because keeping the left arm flexed at the elbow as much as possible is not recommended.

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A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who is to undergo open heart surgery.

Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider as a contraindication to receiving heparin?