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dejastew

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on: Jul 24, 2018
After receiving chemotherapy, a client is re-admitted to the hospital with a platelet count of 40,000 cells/mm3. The nurse should monitor the client for:
 
  a. stomatitis. c. upper respiratory infection.
  b. nosebleeds. d. xerostomia.

Question 2

Allopurinol is prescribed for a client following her chemotherapy with methotrexate. The nurse understands that allopurinol for this client is to:
 
  a. increase the client's red blood cell count.
  b. decrease client's serum uric acid levels.
  c. treat the client's gout.
  d. increase the client's urine pH.


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karmakat49

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Reply #1 on: Jul 24, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: B

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A Incorrect: This occurs as a result of infection from normal flora of the mouth.
B Correct: A low platelet count causes an increased risk of bleeding.
C Incorrect: This is related to a decreased white blood cell count.
D Incorrect: This is a drying effect of the mouth.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B

Feedback
A Incorrect: This is not the action of allopurinol.
B Correct: Allopurinol is prescribed to lower the methotrexate-induced elevated uric acid levels.
C Incorrect: There is not evidence in the question to indicate the client has gout.
D Incorrect: This is not the action of allopurinol.


dejastew

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Reply 2 on: Jul 24, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

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