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A patient with an arterial line has an elevated partial thromboplastin time (PTT) and is not on anticoagulation therapy. What should the nurse do?
Peak Expiratory Flow Meter
A portable device used to measure the speed of air expelled from the lungs, helping in the monitoring of respiratory conditions like asthma.
Asthma
A chronic respiratory condition marked by episodes of airway obstruction, causing wheezing, shortness of breath, chest tightness, and coughing.
Petroleum Gauze
A type of wound dressing coated with a petroleum-based substance to prevent the gauze from sticking to the wound.
Chest Tube Insertion
A medical procedure where a tube is placed between the ribs into the pleural space to remove air, fluid, or pus.
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