A patient with atrial fibrillation is being transitioned fro…
A patient with atrial fibrillation is being transitioned from warfarin to dabigatran. The patient asks the nurse, “How often will I need to come in for blood work to check my levels?” Which response by the nurse is most accurate?
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A patient arrives at the emergency department with a severe headache and blurred vision. Blood pressure is 224/118 mmHg. The patient appears restless and reports chest tightness. The physician is aware. What should the nurse anticipate as the first priority?
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