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Yolanda

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A patient is undergoing external radiation therapy on an outpatient basis for treatment of Hodgkin's disease. After 2 weeks of treatment, he tells the nurse that he is so tired he can hardly get out of bed in the morning.
 
  Which is an appropriate goal for him? a. Frequent rest periods are helpful.
  b. Exercise vigorously when fatigue is not as noticeable.
  c. Maintain bed rest until the radiation treatment is completed.
  d. Consult with a psychiatrist for treatment of depression.

Question 2

The nurse is teaching a patient diagnosed with aortic stenosis the importance of attempting to relieve the symptom of angina without drugs. What should the nurse teach the patient?
 
  A) To eat a small meal before taking nitroglycerin
  B) To drink a glass of milk before taking nitroglycerin
  C) To engage in 15 minutes of light exercise before taking nitroglycerin
  D) To rest and relax before taking nitroglycerin



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mceravolo

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Answer to Question 1

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The person undergoing radiation therapy should be assured that lethargy and fatigue are not uncommon during treatment and that frequent rest periods are helpful.

Answer to Question 2

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Yolanda

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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)


cici

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

 

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