Author Question: The nurse is monitoring a client receiving intravenous (IV) chemotherapy. The nurse knows that the ... (Read 51 times)

Metfan725 · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

The nurse is monitoring a client receiving intravenous (IV) chemotherapy. The nurse knows that the treatment would be discontinued if which sign appears?

a. blood return in the tubing c. client anxiety
b. itching at the infusion site d. pain or swelling at the infusion site

Question 2

Which of these respiratory changes occurs as part of the normal aging process?

a. Effectiveness of the cough mechanism lessens, increasing risk of lung infection.
b. Muscles of respiration become less flexible, increasing vital capacity of the lungs.
c. Presence of diseases such as tuberculosis and respiratory tract infections is expected.
d. Chest pain accompanies any respiratory deficit.

elyse44 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

D
The nurse's role includes careful monitoring to prevent complications, such as drug extravasation from intravenous administration. Signs and symptoms for extravasation include pain or swelling at the infusion site, redness, or burning.

Answer to Question 2

A
In older adults, muscles of respiration become less flexible and capacity decreases, resulting in dyspnea on exertion or stress. The cough mechanism weakens, increasing the risk for lung infection. Gas exchange is less effective, and structural changes can decrease diaphragmatic expansion.