When educating the patient on chemotherapy regarding skin care, ...

[tingc95]

When educating the patient on chemotherapy regarding skin care, the nurse will include (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. vigorously drying the skin with a bath towel.
  b. avoiding sunlight.
  c. using mild soap.
  d. avoiding moisturizer.
  e. bathing in lukewarm water.

Question 2

Which sign(s) and symptom(s) assessed by the nurse would indicate thrombocytopenia? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Pinpoint red rash
  b. Casts in urine
  c. Brown, fatty stools
  d. Increase in menstrual flow
  e. Coffee-ground emesis

[miss.ashley]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B, C, E
The need to avoid sunlight should be stressed to avoid a photosensitive reaction. The patient should bathe in lukewarm water and use mild soap. Skin should be gently patted dry. Use of skin moisturizer should be discussed with the physician.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A, D, E
Pinpoint red rash, an increase in menstrual flow, and coffee-ground emesis indicate thrombocytopenia, which causes an increased tendency to bleed. Thrombocytopenia may cause hematuria and dark, tarry stools.

[tingc95]

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[emsimon14]

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