The nurse understands that an indication for the use of asparaginase (Elspar) is:
1. Lung cancer
2. Breast cancer
3. Metastatic prostate cancer
4. Acute lymphocytic leukemia
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Rationale: Asparaginase is indicated for the treatment of acute lymphocytic leukemia. "Lung cancer," "breast cancer," and "metastatic prostate cancer" are treated with other antineoplastic agents.
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When developing the plan of care for a client with postpartum endometritis, the nurse would most likely include which of the following interventions?
A) Performing vigorous but gentle fundal massage B) Using semi-Fowler's position to encourage uterine drainage C) Inserting an indwelling urinary catheter to keep the bladder empty D) Performing bimanual compression of the uterine structure
A client has been diagnosed with closed-angle glaucoma. Which findings would the nurse interpret as indicating that the pharmacologic treatment regimen has been successful?
1. The client reports being hungry. 2. The client's last two intraocular pressure readings have been 19 mmHg and 18 mmHg. 3. The client's eye is not as bloodshot. 4. The client reports a sensation of drainage down the nose. 5. The client's cough has diminished.
A nurse is assessing viatl signs on several hospitalized children. The nurse would plan to use the oral route to assess temperature for which patient?
a. 6 month old infant b. patient receiving oxygen therapy by mask c. 15 year old healthy adolescent d. unconcious patient