Author Question: A patient has been recovering in the transplant unit for several days following a successful ... (Read 21 times)

fox

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 540
A patient has been recovering in the transplant unit for several days following a successful heartlung transplant. The patient has begun taking cyclosporine and the nurse has made necessary changes to the patient's nursing care plan.
 
  What nursing diagnosis is most relevant to this patient's current medication regimen?
  A) Constipation related to decreased bowel motility
  B) Impaired Skin Integrity related to increased keratinization
  C) Altered Tissue Perfusion related to hypertension
  D) Self-Care DeficitFeeding related to musculoskeletal effects of cyclosporine

Question 2

A hospital patient began treatment with interferon alfa-2a several days ago and the care team is pleased with the patient's response at this point in treatment.
 
  However, the patient has stated to the nurse that he feels increasingly despondent and claims to have lost all hope of recovering from his disease, despite being a previously-optimistic person. How should the nurse best interpret the patient's statements?
  A) The patient may have misunderstood the potential benefits of interferon alfa-2a.
  B) The patient may be having psychological adverse effects of interferon alfa-2a.
  C) The patient is likely to experience a compensatory period of mania in the coming days.
  D) The patient is likely becoming aware of psychosocial issues that surround interferon alfa-2a treatment.



ttt030911

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 315
Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

B



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
 

Did you know?

About one in five American adults and teenagers have had a genital herpes infection—and most of them don't know it. People with genital herpes have at least twice the risk of becoming infected with HIV if exposed to it than those people who do not have genital herpes.

Did you know?

Patients should never assume they are being given the appropriate drugs. They should make sure they know which drugs are being prescribed, and always double-check that the drugs received match the prescription.

Did you know?

Acetaminophen (Tylenol) in overdose can seriously damage the liver. It should never be taken by people who use alcohol heavily; it can result in severe liver damage and even a condition requiring a liver transplant.

Did you know?

More than nineteen million Americans carry the factor V gene that causes blood clots, pulmonary embolism, and heart disease.

Did you know?

Hyperthyroidism leads to an increased rate of metabolism and affects about 1% of women but only 0.1% of men. For most people, this increased metabolic rate causes the thyroid gland to become enlarged (known as a goiter).

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library