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maychende

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A patient on chemotherapy has a platelet count of 3000/mm3. When the patient complains of joint pain, the nurse should give which instruction?
 
  1. Take two regular-strength aspirin.
  2. Take two over-the-counterstrength ibuprofen tablets.
  3. Take two prescription-strength ibuprofen tablets.
  4. Take two acetaminophen tablets.

Question 2

In which chemotherapy patient would the nurse be the most concerned about the development of hyperuricemia and subsequent kidney damage?
 
  1. A 49-year-old with breast cancer
  2. A 74-year-old with prostate cancer
  3. A 29-year-old with leukemia
  4. A 17-year-old with sarcoma


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jaygar71

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

Correct Answer: 4

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 3


maychende

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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