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yoroshambo

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on: Jul 23, 2018
The nurse is reviewing infection-prevention
 
  measures with a patient who is receiving antineoplastic drug therapy. Which statement by the patient indicates the need for further teaching?
  a. I will avoid those who have recently had a vaccination.
  b. I will eat only fresh fruits and vegetables.
  c. I will report a sore throat, cough, or low-grade temperature.
  d. It is important for both my family and me to practice good hand washing.

Question 2

A patient who has been on methotrexate
 
  therapy is experiencing mild pain. The patient is asking for aspirin for the pain. The nurse recognizes that which of these is true in this situation?
  a. The aspirin will aggravate diarrhea.
  b. The aspirin will masks signs of infection.
  c. Aspirin can lead to methotrexate toxicity.
  d. The aspirin will cause no problems for the patient on methotrexate.


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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: B

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C


yoroshambo

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
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