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ENagel · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

A nurse needs to administer a prescribed dosage of antineoplastic drugs to a client with breast cancer. Which of the following pieces of medical equipment is used to administer antineoplastic drugs?

A) Tuberculin injection
B) Conventional syringe
C) Central venous catheter
D) Syringe with a large-bore needle

Question 2

A nurse is providing nail care to a client at a health care facility. Why is it important for the nurse to soak the client's hands in warm water prior to nail care?

A) To soften the keratin
B) To loosen the nails
C) To help the cuticles withdraw
D) To loosen the skin near the nails

morrie123456 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

C
Feedback:
Central venous catheters (CVCs) are often used to administer antineoplastic drugs to clients with cancer. CVCs provide a means of administering parenteral medication in a large volume of blood. A tuberculin injection is used when administering intradermal injections of small volumes to a client whereas a wider-gauge syringe is used to administer medication into the tissue of the client. They do not provide a means of administering parenteral medication in a large volume of blood. Conventional syringes may not be suitable for administering antineoplastic drugs to clients with cancer since they cannot normally access a central vein.

Answer to Question 2

A
Feedback:
The nurse needs to soak the client's hands or feet in warm water to soften the keratin and loosen trapped debris. A soft towel is used to help the cuticles withdraw. Warm water will not loosen the nails or the skin near the nails.