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Themember4

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A client receiving chemotherapy asks the nurse if there is a drug that can prevent or treat oral mucositis. The nurse's best response is:
 
  a. Currently, all we can do is offer medicated mouth washes.
  b. Yes, but the health care providers usually don't prescribe it.
  c. Why do you want to know this information?
  d. Yes, palifermin was developed for this purpose.

Question 2

The nurse understands the standard maintenance IV fluids for use with methotrexate are:
 
  a. 5 dextrose and 0.9 sodium chloride.
  b. 0.9 normal saline.
  c. 5 dextrose and 0.45 sodium chloride.
  d. 5 dextrose and sodium bicarbonate.


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

ANS: D

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A Incorrect: This is not a knowledgeable statement.
B Incorrect: This is not an appropriate or client-focused statement.
C Incorrect: This is neither an appropriate question nor does it use therapeutic communication.
D Correct: This is a true and appropriate statement.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D

Feedback
A Incorrect: The solution should contain sodium bicarbonate.
B Incorrect: The solution should contain sodium bicarbonate.
C Incorrect: The solution should contain sodium bicarbonate.
D Correct: Sodium bicarbonate in 5 dextrose solution is appropriate to help combat uric acid toxicity.


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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
Wow, this really help

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