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erika

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A male patient is receiving rituximab therapy for non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. Which of the following would be a priority nursing intervention to reduce the risk for cytotoxicity and tumor lysis syndrome?
 
  A) Ensure that the patient maintains a normal breathing pattern.
  B) Ensure that the patient maintains a normal fluid and electrolyte balance.
  C) Protect the patient from exposure to infections.
  D) Monitor the patient for deterioration in renal function.

Question 2

A 28-year-old woman has completed rituximab therapy for an autoimmune disease. She tells the nurse that she and her husband would like to start a family. The nurse will advise her to
 
  A) continue using birth control for at least 12 months.
  B) stop using birth control for the next several weeks.
  C) discontinue birth control, but avoid breast-feeding after the child is born.
  D) pursue fertility testing.


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Fayaz00962

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

B

Answer to Question 2

A


erika

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Reply #2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Thank you!


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Reply #3 on: Jul 23, 2018
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