This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer

Author Question: A patient is ordered to receive an angiogenesis inhibitor called bevacizumab (Avastin). During a ... (Read 60 times)

haleyc112

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 600
A patient is ordered to receive an angiogenesis inhibitor called bevacizumab (Avastin). During a client teaching session, the nurse instructs the patient that the primary function of this medication is to:
 
  a. prevent blood vessel growth in cancer tumors.
  b. inhibit DNA replication in cancer cells.
  c. treat opportunistic infections.
  d. suppress inflammatory tumor growth.

Question 2

The client will be remaining in the home while receiving chemotherapy. Her caregiver is concerned about how her skin should be cleaned if she is incontinent while undergoing treatment.
 
  The nurse should instruct the caregiver to clean the skin with ________ after an incontinent episode.
  a. soap and water
  b. prescribed skin care products
  c. diluted hydrogen peroxide
  d. water-based lubricant



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

bdobbins

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 326
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
The primary action of the medication is to prevent blood vessel growth in cancer tumors.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
Proper skin care for the client who is incontinent while receiving chemotherapy consists of cleaning the area with soap and water after an episode of incontinence.




haleyc112

  • Member
  • Posts: 600
Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review


nanny

  • Member
  • Posts: 313
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

 

Did you know?

More than 2,500 barbiturates have been synthesized. At the height of their popularity, about 50 were marketed for human use.

Did you know?

The first-known contraceptive was crocodile dung, used in Egypt in 2000 BC. Condoms were also reportedly used, made of animal bladders or intestines.

Did you know?

Thyroid conditions cause a higher risk of fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome.

Did you know?

To maintain good kidney function, you should drink at least 3 quarts of water daily. Water dilutes urine and helps prevent concentrations of salts and minerals that can lead to kidney stone formation. Chronic dehydration is a major contributor to the development of kidney stones.

Did you know?

Walt Disney helped combat malaria by making an animated film in 1943 called The Winged Scourge. This short film starred the seven dwarfs and taught children that mosquitos transmit malaria, which is a very bad disease. It advocated the killing of mosquitos to stop the disease.

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library