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audie

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on: Jul 23, 2018
What does appropriate client teaching for clients receiving biologic response modifiers (BRMs) include?
 
  a. Report weight loss and signs of infection or bleeding.
  b. Severe weakness and malaise are expected side effects.
  c. BRM therapy has no teratogenic effects.
  d. Most BRM side effects persist after therapy is discontinued.

Question 2

A client is receiving interferon. What should be the highest priority nursing intervention to prevent the client from experiencing rigors?
 
  a. Pretreat with acetaminophen (Tylenol) and meperidine (Demerol).
  b. Provide antiemetics before treatment and around the clock.
  c. Infuse IV fluids as quickly as possible and assess urine output.
  d. Provide analgesia every 4 hours and assess for pain.


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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Weight loss and signs of infection as well as bleeding are possible side effects of treatment with a biologic response modifier.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
Rigors are treated with acetaminophen and meperidine.


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audie

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Reply #2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Thank you!


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