A home health nurse is visiting a patient who is receiving chemotherapy for cancer treatment. What condition may result from chemotherapy?
A) changes in skin color C) loss of hair
B) excess hair growth D) dry, brittle nails
Question 2
A nurse is teaching a preoperative patient how to cough effectively. What can the nurse tell the patient to do to facilitate coughing?
A) Hold a pillow or folded bath blanket over the incision.
B) Get up and walk before you try to cough.
C) It would be best if you do not cough until you feel better.
D) When you cough, cover your nose and mouth with a tissue.
The nurse conducts the health history as the first step in the nursing assessment
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Access to clean drinking water is just as important as adequate nutrition for human health