A patient has been receiving heparin for a deep vein thrombo…
A patient has been receiving heparin for a deep vein thrombosis and has a platelet count of 50,000/µL (Normal Range= 150,000-400,00/µL). The nurse also assesses the presence of petechiae noted on the patient’s chest and back. What is the nurse’s priority action?
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The nurse is evaluating a patient who was treated for increased ICP. Their previous GCS assessment findings were the following: incomprehensible sounds, no eye opening in response to pain or verbal stimuli, decorticate posturing. After reassessing the patient, which finding would indicate improvement related to motor function?
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