Rivaroxaban (Xarelto)is Ordered on a Patient Following Knee Replacement Surgery

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Multiple Choice

Rivaroxaban (Xarelto) is ordered on a patient following knee replacement surgery.When providing education on this medication to the patient,the nurse conveys that treatment will continue:

• A) only while hospitalized.
• B) for 35 days postsurgically.
• C) for 12 days postsurgically.
• D) as long as creatinine clearance is less than 30.

Recognize the importance of environmental factors and community infrastructure in disease prevention.

Understand the historical development of public health initiatives and their impact on community health.

Analyze the role of government and non-governmental organizations in the advancement of public health.

Identify key figures and their contributions to public health and nursing.

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Definitions:

Beta Particle Emission

A radioactive decay process where a beta particle (electron or positron) is emitted from an atomic nucleus.

Alpha Particle Emission

A type of radioactive decay in which an unstable atomic nucleus emits an alpha particle (2 protons and 2 neutrons) to form a new nucleus, decreasing its atomic number by 2 and mass number by 4.

Positron Particle Emission

A type of beta decay in which a positron is ejected from an atomic nucleus, transforming a proton into a neutron.

Beta Particles

High-speed electrons or positrons emitted by certain types of radioactive decay, such as beta decay.