Sarah, a 68-year-old female who is on anticoagulant therapy for atrial fibrillation, presents with a contusion on her forearm after a fall. Which two combined assessments should the nurse prioritize in Sarah's care?

Administer acetaminophen and check for skin abrasions.

Check the patient's platelet count and evaluate Prothrombin Time (PT) and International Normalized Ratio (INR).

Apply ice and use a compression bandage.

Administer acetaminophen and apply heat.

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is B

A.   While pain management and assessing for skin injuries are important, prioritizing assessments related to bleeding risk due to anticoagulant therapy is crucial.
B.   These assessments help evaluate Sarah's coagulation status and bleeding risk, given her anticoagulant therapy and recent injury.

C.   While these interventions may help manage swelling and pain, they do not directly address Sarah's increased bleeding risk.
D.   Heat application may increase bleeding risk, and acetaminophen alone may not address potential bleeding complications.

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Correct Answer is A

Explanation

A. Inflammatory myositis, such as dermatomyositis, is typically treated with immune modulators like methotrexate to suppress the immune system and reduce inflammation.
B. NSAIDs may help with pain relief but are not typically used as the primary treatment for inflammatory myositis.
C. IV immunoglobulin may be used in some cases of inflammatory myositis, particularly in those with refractory disease, but it is not the first-line treatment.
D. Vitamin D supplements are not specific treatments for inflammatory myositis.

A. Injecting immunoglobulin B. Administering a Hepatitis A vaccine C. Providing antiviral medication D. Initiating an antioxidant-rich diet

Correct Answer is A

Explanation

A. Immunoglobulin containing antibodies against Hepatitis A can provide immediate, short-term protection when administered after exposure to the virus.
B. While vaccination is the primary method for long-term protection against Hepatitis A, it does not provide immediate protection.
C. Antiviral medication is not typically used for post-exposure prophylaxis against Hepatitis A.
D. Diet does not provide immediate protection against Hepatitis A.

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