Answer to Question 1
Correct Answer: 1
Rationale 1: A temperature greater than 101 F can indicate an infection, which can be life threatening because low WBCs are an adverse effect of cisplatin.
Rationale 2: An elevation in blood glucose could be related to pancreatitis, which is not an adverse effect of cisplatin.
Rationale 3: Nausea and vomiting are common side effects and are not life threatening.
Rationale 4: Painful leg cramps are not an adverse effect of cisplatin.
Answer to Question 2
Correct Answer: 4
Rationale 1: Showing the client photos will not help, as her hair may not grow back better.
Rationale 2: Having a cancer survivor visit to talk about wigs is not the best intervention at the present time.
Rationale 3: Hair often does grow in differently such as curly instead of straight or a different color. However, this is not the best intervention at this time.
Rationale 4: The client needs to discuss and explore the meaning of her hair loss to deal with her feelings; this is the most therapeutic plan.