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lidoalex

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on: Jul 23, 2018
The oncology nurse is caring for a patient receiving carmustine (BiCNU) for adenocarcinoma of the stomach. When should the nurse expect the leukocyte nadir?
 
  a. 3 to 5 days
  b. 7 to 10 days
  c. 10 to 14 days
  d. 4 to 6 weeks

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The nurse assesses a patient on chemotherapy. Which action(s) would be appropriate to identify the most serious consequence of chemotherapy-induced toxicity? You may select more than one answer.
 
  1. Take the patient's temperature.
  2. Instruct the patient regarding a neutropenic diet.
  3. Check the neutrophil count.
  4. Administer erythropoietin for fatigue.
  5. Order a wig for the patient's alopecia.


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GCabra

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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
The nurse should expect the neutrophil nadir within 4 to 6 weeks.
These intervals are too short to allow the leukocyte nadir to develop.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answers: 1, 3


lidoalex

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Wow, this really help

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