Author Question: The nurse is instructing a client with Hodgkin lymphoma. What should the nurse include in this ... (Read 109 times)

rmenurse · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

The nurse is instructing a client with Hodgkin lymphoma. What should the nurse include in this teaching?

1. How to administer chemotherapy.
2. How to monitor urine output.
3. How to take a pulse.
4. Infection prevention measures.

Question 2

The nurse is planning care for a client who is experiencing chronic lymphedema of the left arm. What should be the priority for this patient?

1. Monitoring urine output.
2. Maintaining skin integrity.
3. Keeping the affected arm immobile and flat.
4. Increasing dietary sodium.

tashiedavis420 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Answer: 4

1. Chemotherapy is administered in the clinical setting, and is not self-administered.
2. It is not necessary for the client to monitor urine output.
3. The client does not need to learn to take a pulse.
4. The client with Hodgkin lymphoma is at risk for infection. The nurse teaches measures to help prevent infection.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: 2

1. Monitoring urine output closely is not necessary.
2. The skin of the affected limb is swollen and stretched, and can break down easily, causing infection. The nurse should plan to monitor the skin closely and provide skin care.
3. The affected arm is kept immobile and elevated to facilitate lymph drainage.
4. If the swelling is severe, sodium in the diet is restricted to prevent further swelling.