This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: When caring for clients receiving chemotherapy, the nurse monitors for adverse effects of this ... (Read 108 times)

awywial

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 577
on: Jul 24, 2018
When caring for clients receiving chemotherapy, the nurse monitors for adverse effects of this therapy, including the most common and potentially life-threatening adverse effects related to:
 
  a. pain. c. alopecia.
  b. myelosuppression. d. gastrointestinal distress.

Question 2

When teaching a client prescribed a corticosteroid, the nurse recognizes a need for further teaching when the client states,
 
  a. I should take my medication at bedtime.
  b. This medication can make me more prone to infection.
  c. I should avoid large crowds while taking this medication.
  d. I will make sure to wash my hands frequently.


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

wergv

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 365
Reply #1 on: Jul 24, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: B

Feedback
A Incorrect: Although important, it is not the most serious or life-threatening.
B Correct: This leads to risk of infection, bleeding, and decreased tissue perfusion.
C Incorrect: Although important, it is not the most serious or life-threatening.
D Incorrect: Although important, it is not the most serious or life-threatening.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A

Feedback
A Correct: Corticosteroids can cause wakefulness, so they should be taken early in the day.
B Incorrect: This indicates client understanding.
C Incorrect: This indicates client understanding.
D Incorrect: This indicates client understanding.


awywial

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 577
Reply #2 on: Jul 24, 2018
TY


wergv

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 365
Reply #3 on: Jul 24, 2018
You're welcome


« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Amphetamine poisoning can cause intravascular coagulation, circulatory collapse, rhabdomyolysis, ischemic colitis, acute psychosis, hyperthermia, respiratory distress syndrome, and pericarditis.

Did you know?

In ancient Rome, many of the richer people in the population had lead-induced gout. The reason for this is unclear. Lead poisoning has also been linked to madness.

Did you know?

For pediatric patients, intravenous fluids are the most commonly cited products involved in medication errors that are reported to the USP.

Did you know?

In the United States, congenital cytomegalovirus causes one child to become disabled almost every hour. CMV is the leading preventable viral cause of development disability in newborns. These disabilities include hearing or vision loss, and cerebral palsy.

Did you know?

Elderly adults are at greatest risk of stroke and myocardial infarction and have the most to gain from prophylaxis. Patients ages 60 to 80 years with blood pressures above 160/90 mm Hg should benefit from antihypertensive treatment.

The effects of germ-line versus somatic cell mutations. The effects of germ-line versus somatic cell mutations.
The grey nurse shark is critically endangered on the Australian east coast. The grey nurse shark is critically endangered on the Australian east coast.
The nurse is using Standard Precautions to draw blood. The nurse is using Standard Precautions to draw blood.
An OBD-II active test. The PCM opens the EGR valve and then monitors the MAP sensor and/or engine ... An OBD-II active test. The PCM opens the EGR valve and then monitors the MAP sensor and/or engine ...
Population receiving welfare, 1960-2020 Population receiving welfare, 1960-2020
Global air circulation patterns and their effects on climate. Global air circulation patterns and their effects on climate.
Video: Cerebral Cortex Animation

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library