A Nurse Is Receiving Shift-To-Shift Report for a Client in the Intensive

question 14

Multiple Choice

A nurse is receiving shift-to-shift report for a client in the intensive care unit with multiple medical problems. The client is receiving Argatroban infusion. The nurse recognizes this medication is ordered to address which of the following health-care problems for the client?

• A) Ventilator-associated pneumonia
• B) Deep vein thrombosis
• C) Hypotension
• D) Urosepsis

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Definitions:

Externalizing

A defense mechanism where individuals project their feelings or internal conflicts onto their environment or other people instead of acknowledging them internally.

Narrative Counseling

A therapeutic approach that focuses on the stories people tell about their lives, with the aim to rewrite narratives in more empowering and positive ways.

Philosophic Stance

A particular philosophical outlook or attitude towards concepts, life, or existence.

Collaborative Counselor

A therapist who works jointly with their client, actively involving them in the therapeutic process and decision-making.