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aabwk4

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on: Jul 24, 2018
When caring for a client receiving a vesicant chemotherapy agent, the nurse should:
 
  a. request that a central venous access be inserted.
  b. monitor the client's blood glucose every four hours.
  c. monitor the IV site every 15 minutes.
  d. change the IV dressing every day.

Question 2

When caring for a client with chemotherapy-induced thrombocytopenia, the nurse should:
 
  a. avoid intramuscular injections. c. institute falls precautions.
  b. protect the client from infection. d. administer appropriate premedications.


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Reply #1 on: Jul 24, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: C

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A Incorrect: A CVAD usually is a standard only for children receiving chemotherapy.
B Incorrect: A vesicant chemotherapy agent does not impact on blood glucose.
C Correct: Vesicant chemotherapy agents pose a high risk for extravasation and tissue necrosis.
D Incorrect: This increases the risk of dislodging the IV catheter/needle.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A

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A Correct: These should be avoided because of the increased risk for bleeding.
B Incorrect: Thrombocytopenia does not increase the risk of infection.
C Incorrect: Although a possible intervention, this more pertains to decreased tissue perfusion.
D Incorrect: There are not premedications to prevent a decrease in platelets.


aabwk4

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Reply 2 on: Jul 24, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
:D TYSM

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