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WWatsford

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The nurse is instructing a patient who is on a biologic response modifier (BRM) colony-stimulating drug. The nurse teaches that about which desired action from this medication?
 
  a. Increased appetite
  b. Increased hair growth
  c. Enhanced recovery of bone marrow
  d. Decreased cholesterol

Question 2

The patient with sleep apnea is fitted with a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) mask and asks the nurse how this device will help. How should the nurse respond?
 
  a. The device delivers constant positive pressure to keep your airway open.
  b. The device will require you to be intu-bated to open your airway.
  c. The device delivers oxygen only when you are apneic.
  d. The device delivers negative pressure to stimulate your respirations.


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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

C
BRMs enhance and support the recovery of suppressed bone marrow resulting from radiation and chemotherapy.

Answer to Question 2

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The CPAP mask delivers a constant positive pressure to keep the airway open. CPAP does not require intubation and does not deliver negative pressure.


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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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Wow, this really help

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