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V@ndy87

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on: Jul 23, 2018
The nurse is preparing to administer intravenous monoclonal antibodies to a patient who has cancer. What is an important nursing action for this patient?
 
  a. Having resuscitation equipment readily available
  b. Monitoring the patient's renal function during the infusion
  c. Observing the patient closely for development of a rash
  d. Performing careful intake and output

Question 2

The patient asks the nurse what apoptosis means. The nurse will explain that apoptosis refers to
 
  a. alteration of cellular functions.
  b. inhibition of cell division.
  c. prevention of cell phase progression.
  d. slow, planned cellular death.


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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
When administering monoclonal antibodies intravenously, resuscitation equipment should be nearby, and nurses should stay with the patient for the first 15 minutes of the infusion.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Apoptosis is programmed cell death, designed to ensure that tissues contain only healthy and optimally functional cells.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Excellent

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