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james0929

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A client is receiving rituximab (Rituxan) and asks how it works. What response by the nurse is best?
 
  a. It causes rapid lysis of the cancer cell membranes.
  b. It destroys the enzymes needed to create cancer cells.
  c. It prevents the start of cell division in the cancer cells.
  d. It sensitizes certain cancer cells to chemotherapy.

Question 2

A client is receiving interleukins along with chemotherapy. What assessment by the nurse takes priority?
 
  a. Blood pressure
  b. Lung assessment
  c. Oral mucous membranes
  d. Skin integrity



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
Rituxan prevents the initiation of cancer cell division. The other statements are not accurate.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
Interleukins can cause capillary leak syndrome and fluid shifting, leading to intravascular volume depletion. Although all assessments are important in caring for clients with cancer, blood pressure and other assessments of fluid status take priority.




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


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

 

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