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lilldybug07

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The nurse observes a reddened area on the forearm of a client receiving chemotherapy. The nurse should first:
 
  a. reposition the client. c. massage the area with lotion.
  b. notify the health care provider. d. document the finding and monitor it.

Question 2

When administering cyclophosphamide to a client, the nurse should monitor:
 
  a. serum pH. c. urine for blood.
  b. urine pH. d. serum uric acid.



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: B

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A Incorrect: A reddened area on the forearm is not likely to be due to pressure.
B Correct: This may indicate infection. so the health care provider should be notified.
C Incorrect: A reddened area on the forearm is not likely to be due to pressure.
D Incorrect: Although important actions, these are not the most important action.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C

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A Incorrect: This does not need to be monitored with cyclophosphamide.
B Incorrect: Cyclophosphamide does not alter urine pH.
C Correct: A complication of cyclophosphamide is hemorrhagic cystitis.
D Incorrect: Cyclophosphamide does not alter uric acid levels.




lilldybug07

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Reply 2 on: Jul 24, 2018
Gracias!


sultana.d

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

 

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