A nurse is discussing the administration of an intravenous infusion of rituximab (Rituxan) with a nursing student. Which statement by the student indicates a need for further education about the care of a patient receiving this drug?
a. Angioedema and hypersensitivity may occur, but they are usually self-limiting and mild.
b. I should be prepared to administer epi-nephrine, glucocorticoids, and oxygen if needed.
c. I will administer an antihistamine and acetaminophen before beginning the infu-sion.
d. I will monitor this patient's blood pres-sure, respiratory rate, and oxygen satura-tion closely.
Question 2
A child who has juvenile idiopathic arthritis and who has been taking methotrexate Rheumatrex will begin a course of abatacept Orencia. What will the nurse include when teaching the child's family about this drug?
a. That abatacept and methotrexate must both be taken to be effective
b. To continue getting vaccinations during therapy with abatacept
c. That signs of infection may warrant im-mediate discontinuation of abatacept
d. That a tumor necrosis factor (TNF) anta-gonist may be added if this therapy is not effective
Peripheral veins used in intravenous therapy; A, forearm; B, dorsum of the hand; C, dorsal plexus of
B, The nurse teaches the postoperative client to use an incentive spirometer to expand the lungs.
Application of an ostomy bag or pouch: B, An ostomy nurse applying an ostomy bag to a stoma;
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Early instructions for administration of the small pox vaccine.