A patient has been treated with cisplatin for 3 months. In addition to managing nausea and vomiting, the nurse should also monitor the patient for which adverse reaction(s)? You may select more than one answer.
1. Bone marrow suppression
2. Hearing loss
3. Neurotoxicity
4. Cushing's syndrome
5. Nephrotoxicity
Question 2
Select the accurate statement regarding the difference between the effects of vincristine and vinblastine.
1. Vincristine crosses the blood-brain barrier.
2. Vincristine is eliminated by urinary excretion.
3. Vinblastine is eliminated by biliary excretion.
4. Vinblastine produces bone marrow suppression.
The tone of the nurse-patient introduction sets the stage for the patient interview and patient care
Patient Teaching
Nurse palpating the patient's brachial artery
A patient with exophthalmos.
Calipers being used to measure body fat on the triceps of a patient.
Assisting the patient to transfer from the bed or examining table to a wheelchair.