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jace

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When caring for a client experiencing thrombocytopenia secondary to chemotherapy, the nurse should:
 
  a. use aseptic technique when changing IV lines.
  b. eliminate offensive odors in the environment.
  c. apply pressure for three to five minutes following injections.
  d. administer pegfilgrastim as prescribed.

Question 2

Antibiotics used as antineoplastic drugs are not selectively toxic to bacterial cells, so are different from the antibiotics used to treat infections.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false.


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

ANS: C

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A Incorrect: This action is related to leukopenia.
B Incorrect: This action is related to nausea and vomiting.
C Correct: Thrombocytopenia places the client at increased risk for bleeding.
D Incorrect: This action is related to leukopenia.

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Reply #3 on: Jul 24, 2018
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