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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 D

Explanation

Rationale:

A. Amiodarone administration is used for the treatment of ventricular fibrillation (VF) and ventricular tachycardia (VT) that is unresponsive to cardioversion.

B. Synchronized Cardioversion is used for the treatment of atrial fibrillation (AF), atrial flutter (AFL), and unstable ventricular tachycardia (VT).

C. Epinephrine administration is part of the ACLS algorithm for the treatment of VF and pulseless VT. It is given after defibrillation.

D. Defibrillation is the immediate treatment for ventricular fibrillation (VF) and pulseless ventricular tachycardia (VT).

A. Anorexia B. Fever C. Dyspnea D. Malaise

Correct Answer is B

Explanation

Rationale:

A. Anorexia is a common symptom of infective endocarditis but is not typically the priority assessment finding.

B. Fever is a hallmark sign of infective endocarditis and should be monitored closely.

C. Dyspnea is a common symptom of infective endocarditis but is not typically the priority assessment finding.

D. Malaise is a common symptom of infective endocarditis but is not typically the priority assessment finding.

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