A Client Has Been Diagnosed with a Very Large Pulmonary

question 9

Multiple Choice

A client has been diagnosed with a very large pulmonary embolism (PE) and has a dropping blood pressure.What medication should the nurse anticipate the client will need as the priority?

• A) Alteplase (Activase)
• B) Enoxaparin (Lovenox)
• C) Unfractionated heparin
• D) Warfarin sodium (Coumadin)

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Definitions:

Cerebrum

The largest part of the human brain, responsible for cognitive functions such as thinking, language, and emotion.

Hypothalamus

A region of the brain that plays a critical role in the regulation of many bodily functions, including temperature control, hunger, thirst, and emotional activity.

Crawling

The act of moving forward on hands and knees or by dragging the body close to the ground, typically a developmental milestone in infants.

Creeping

The slow, gradual movement or development of something, often unnoticed until it has become significant.