NUR2571 2021 July Module 5 Discussion Latest

NUR2571 Professional Nursing II

Module 5 Discussion

Patient Teaching: Anticoagulants

Directions:

Sandra is a 27-year-old female admitted with a possible Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT). She smokes one pack per day and is on birth control. She has a history of hypertension and obesity. She is admitted to the hospital and placed on bedrest. Heparin drip is started per protocol. The Provider is anticipating on sending her home with Coumadin.

Can Sandra be placed on Coumadin and Heparin at the same time? Explain your answer.

Develop 3 teaching points important for Sandra to know about her medications regimen.

What questions would you ask Sandra to verify that she understand the 3 teaching points?

Please make an initial post by midweek, and respond to at least two other student's posts with substantial details that demonstrate an understanding of the concepts, and critical thinking. Remember that your posts must exhibit appropriate writing mechanics including using proper language, cordiality, and proper grammar and punctuation. If you refer to any outside sources or reference materials be sure to provide proper attribution and/or citation.

Each initial discussion post should be a minimum of 2 paragraphs with 5 sentences per paragraph

Initial discussion posts are due on Tuesday 2359 of the week they are assigned

2 Responses to your peers' posts are due on Saturday 2359 of the week they are assigned

Each Response post should be a minimum of 1 paragraph with 5 sentences

Each discussion post (initial and response) should have a minimum of 1 citation and reference