Answer to Question 1
ANS: C
The patient may experience blistering on the palms and soles; this statement indicates that further teaching is required.
The patient may experience darkening of the skin in some areas; no further teaching is required.
The medication should be discontinued as soon as mild reactions like stomatitis and diarrhea occur.
The patient likely will lose his hair; no further teaching is required.
Answer to Question 2
ANS: B
The nurse should hold the dose for hematuria, because this may indicate hemorrhagic cystitis.
Ketones may reveal some other problem, but they are not associated with ifosfamide.
Blurred vision is a symptom of toxicity; however, the question specifically asks about a laboratory result.
Low Hct and Hb are expected for a patient undergoing chemotherapy.
Photograph of an occupational therapist assisting a patient with learning independence in activities
Bronchoscopy. Figure illustrates physician using a bronchoscope to inspect the patient’s bronchial t
Intramuscular drug administration: (c) the needle is inserted at a 90° angle: Source: Pearson Educat
Patient with osteoarthritis
Deliver abdominal thrusts to the supine unconscious patient.
Medical assistant interviewing a patient.