Author Question: The nurse explaining epidural anesthesia to a patient would indicate which area as the placement for ... (Read 58 times)

BrownTown3 · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

The nurse explaining epidural anesthesia to a patient would indicate which area as the placement for this type of anesthesia?

1. A
2. B
3. C
4. D

Question 2

The client is receiving chemotherapy for cancer. The physician has prescribed oprelvekin (Neumega). The nurse has completed medication education and evaluates it as effective when the client makes which statement?

1. This medication will help my chemotherapy work better.
2. This medication will help increase my platelet count.
3. This medication will help me regain the weight I have lost.
4. This medication will help increase my red blood cell count.

sierrahalpin · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

4

Rationale: An epidural is administered above the dura.

Answer to Question 2

2
Rationale 1: Oprelvekin (Neumega) does not enhance the effectiveness of chemotherapy.
Rationale 2: Oprelvekin (Neumega) is used to stimulate the production of platelets in clients who are at risk for thrombocytopenia caused by cancer chemotherapy.
Rationale 3: Oprelvekin (Neumega) does not promote weight gain.
Rationale 4: Oprelvekin (Neumega) does not increase red blood cell count.
Global Rationale: Oprelvekin (Neumega) is used to stimulate the production of platelets in clients who are at risk for thrombocytopenia caused by cancer chemotherapy. Oprelvekin (Neumega) does not enhance the effectiveness of chemotherapy, promote weight gain, or increase red blood cell count.