In the client to be treated for gastric carcinoma, which of the following is a possible side effect of radiation therapy?
A. Radiation-induced hypermotility
B. Fatigue and anorexia
C. Capillary leak syndrome
D. Gastric dilation
B
Radiation therapy for gastric carcinoma is often associated with fatigue, anorexia, nausea, vo-miting, and diarrhea. Alterations in skin integrity also are common findings.
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1. The important role clients play in maintaining their own health 2. Diagnosis and treatment of illness 3. The importance of assisting clients to regain previous capabilities 4. Walk-in screening services 5.
The LPN/LVN learns at report that a patient's priority problems are pain and inability to ambulate associated with arthritis. During the patient's bath, he becomes short of breath. The LPN/LVN should implement interventions based on
a. the priorities given at the report. b. the patient's identified strengths. c. the patient's changing status. d. information obtained from the Nursing Outcomes Classification (NOC) project.
MC The mother asks the nurse when her infant should be screened for tuberculosis (TB). The nurse explains that routine screening for TB usually occurs initially
A. At birth. B. At nine months of age. C. When the child starts school. D. At three years of age.
A(n) __________________ agent is used to increase the pH of the serum or urine?
A) antacid B) alkalinizing C) anticoagulant D) antihistamine