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A 50-year-old woman was recently diagnosed with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma (NHL) and has begun a treatment regimen that includes simultaneous radiation therapy and chemotherapy.
 
  The combination of severe symptoms and aggressive therapy has necessitated admission to the hospital. When providing care for this patient, which of the following actions should the nurse implement?
  A) Encouraging frequent mobilization and independence in activities of daily living
  B) Applying standard precautions conscientiously to reduce the patient's risk of infection
  C) Providing meticulous skin care and turning the patient at least once every 2 hours
  D) Monitoring the patient's bowel pattern and facilitating a high-fiber diet

Question 2

The nurse has completed a plan of care for a patient who has been hospitalized for the treatment of acute leukemia. When planning this patient's care, the nurse has specified that assessments be performed more often than is the unit norm.
 
  Frequent, thorough assessments are indicated in the treatment of patients with acute leukemia because:
  A) Changes in condition must be identified early because treatment options do not normally exist.
  B) Patients with leukemia are often unable to accurately describe their symptoms.
  C) Leukemia has characteristics of chronic diseases as well as acute illnesses.
  D) Patients with leukemia often experience clinical changes that may be subtle and nonspecific.



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Edwyer

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Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

D




Jkov05

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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Excellent


miss.ashley

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

 

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