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CQXA

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An elderly client in the hospital is diagnosed with leukemia and is treated with chemotherapy. The client develops stomatitis secondary to receiving the anticancer drugs. The most appropriate nursing diagnosis related to stomatitis is
 
  A) impaired dentition.
  B) fluid volume deficit.
  C) altered physical mobility.
  D) impaired oral mucous membrane.

Question 2

An older patient is being treated for glaucoma with Timoptic. Which assessment finding indicates an adverse effect associated with the medication?
 
  1. Diarrhea
  2. Slow heat rate
  3. Excessive salivation
  4. Reduced urinary output



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Answer to Question 1

D

Answer to Question 2

2
Rationale: Diarrhea is associated with the use of miotic medications.



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