Author Question: When the nurse is working with children receiving Cytoxan or ifosfamide, the nurse is aware that ... (Read 94 times)

khang · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

When the nurse is working with children receiving Cytoxan or ifosfamide, the nurse is aware that these children are at risk for which of the following conditions?

a. hemorrhagic cystitis during drug administration or months after administration
b. pancreatic cancer
c. severe hearing loss or complete deafness within weeks of receiving these drugs
d. retrolental fibroplasia

Question 2

The nurse is teaching children about teeth brushing and flossing. Which of the following statements can 11- to 12-year-olds best relate to and are more likely to agree with?

a. Bad kids fail to brush their teeth as they are told, and they won't floss either.
b. Your teeth are going to rot and fall out if you don't brush them at least twice a day and floss them before bedtime.
c. The dentist will be mad at you if you don't brush your teeth twice a day and floss before you go to bed at night.
d. The right thing to do is to take care of your teeth by brushing at least twice a day and flossing before bedtime.

deja · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A

Feedback
A Correct. Children receiving Cytoxan or ifosfamide are at risk for hemorrhagic cystitis during drug administration or months after administration.
B Incorrect. Children receiving Cytoxan or ifosfamide are not at risk for pancreatic cancer.
C Incorrect. Children receiving Cytoxan or ifosfamide are not at risk for severe hearing loss or complete deafness within weeks of receiving these drugs.
D Incorrect. Children receiving Cytoxan or ifosfamide are not at risk for retrolental fibroplasia.

Answer to Question 2

D

Feedback
A Incorrect: This statement is not the one 11- to 12-year-old children can best relate to and are more likely to agree with.
B Incorrect: This statement is not the one 11- to 12-year-old children can best relate to and are more likely to agree with.
C Incorrect: This statement is not the one 11- to 12-year-old children can best relate to and are more likely to agree with.
D Correct: 11- to 12-year-old children can best relate to and are more likely to agree with the statement The right thing to do is to take care of your teeth by brushing at least twice a day and flossing before bedtime. At this age they may agree with suggestions in order to do the right thing.