The nurse is caring for four patients with different diagnoses.Which patient should the nurse shave with an electric razor?

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A patient with a pulmonary embolus receives anticoagulant therapy to prevent the formation of additional emboli and allow the clot to dissolve.The nurse avoids shaving patients receiving anticoagulants with a razor to prevent prolonged bleeding of potential facial cuts from the razor.Hypertension,diabetes mellitus,and a closed head injury are unlikely to require precautions for prolonged bleeding caused by anticoagulation.Anticoagulation is usually not indicated for hypertension and is contraindicated for a closed head injury.If the patient's brain bleeds,intracranial pressure increases and potentially results in a devastating,life-threatening injury.

The Nurse Is Caring for Four Patients with Different Diagnoses