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karen

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The home health nurse cares for a patient who has been receiving interferon therapy for treatment of cancer. Which statement by the patient indicates a need for further assessment?
 
  a. I have frequent muscle aches and pains.
  b. I rarely have the energy to get out of bed.
  c. I experience chills after I inject the interferon.
  d. I take acetaminophen (Tylenol) every 4 hours.

Question 2

The nurse teaches a patient with cancer of the liver about high-protein, high-calorie diet choices. Which snack choice by the patient indicates that the teaching has been effective?
 
  a. Lime sherbet
  b. Blueberry yogurt
  c. Cream cheese bagel
  d. Fresh strawberries and bananas


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mk6555

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

ANS: B
Fatigue can be a dose-limiting toxicity for use of biologic therapies. Flulike symptoms, such as muscle aches and chills, are common side effects with interferon use. Patients are advised to use acetaminophen every 4 hours.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Yogurt has high biologic value because of the protein and fat content. Fruit salad does not have high amounts of protein or fat. Lime sherbet is lower in fat and protein than yogurt. Cream cheese is low in protein.


karen

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Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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