While Explaining the Purpose of Intravenous Heparin Therapy,the Nurse Would

question 7

Multiple Choice

While explaining the purpose of intravenous heparin therapy,the nurse would include in language appropriate to the client's level of understanding that the drug has which of the following actions?

• A) Interferes with production of vitamin K-dependent clotting factors
• B) Dilates the arterial blood vessel so blood can flow around the injured site
• C) Prevents thrombi from forming by making the platelets sticky
• D) Inactivates clotting factors circulating in the bloodstream

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An accelerated method of depreciation that doubles the rate at which an asset's book value is reduced over time, reflecting quicker loss of value.

Straight-Line Depreciation

A technique for apportioning the price of a physical asset over its effective duration in steady annual portions.

Salvage Value

The expected salvage value of an asset after it has served its useful life.