Answer to Question 1
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Rationale 1: There are many side effects from this treatment.
Rationale 2: Cyclophosphamide can be given PO and IV but the drug is well absorbed when given orally.
Rationale 3: Cyclophosphamide is one of only a few anticancer drugs that are well absorbed when given orally.
Rationale 4: Cyclophosphamide is well absorbed when given orally.
Global Rationale: Cyclophosphamide is one of only a few anticancer drugs that are well absorbed when given orally. There are many side effects from this treatment. Cyclophosphamide can be given PO and IV.
Answer to Question 2
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Rationale 1:Nausea and vomiting are caused by the medulla, and avoiding food will not eliminate nausea and vomiting.
Rationale 2:The client needs to take an antiemetic to stop vomiting.
Rationale 3: The vomiting center in the medulla is triggered by many antineoplastics, resulting in severe nausea and vomiting. Vomiting is often so severe that patients may be treated with antiemetic drugs such as prochlorperazine (Compazine) or ondansetron (Zofran) before beginning antineoplastic therapy.
Rationale 4:Decrease water intake is incorrect because this will lead to dehydration and affect the nausea.
Global Rationale: The vomiting center in the medulla is triggered by many antineoplastics, resulting in severe nausea and vomiting. Vomiting is often so severe that patients may be treated with antiemetic drugs such as prochlorperazine (Compazine) or ondansetron (Zofran) before beginning antineoplastic therapy.
B, The nurse teaches the postoperative client to use an incentive spirometer to expand the lungs.
The nurse uses a noninvasive bladder ultrasound to measure the client’s bladder volume.
First-pass metabolism (biotransformation). Absorption of an orally administered drug.
Measuring the client’s weight with a standard platform scale
Client’s view with visual field loss
Nursing Care Plan Process: Client with High Blood Lipid Levels