Which side effects are most common among patients receiving therapy with biological response modifiers (BRMs)?
a. Alopecia and bad breath
b. Abdominal cramps and constipation
c. Productive cough and wheezing
d. Fever, chills, and flulike symptoms
ANS: D
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1. Abuse 2. Mental illness 3. Depression 4. Nothing, they are normal.
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1. Specific information given to the patient regarding when to call the physician. 2. Types of teaching methods used. 3. Verbalization of understanding by the patient. 4. Recognition of fetal movements. 5. Counting fetal movement 1 hour after a meal.
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caring for this client, the nurse should monitor the level of what mineral? A) Potassium B) Calcium C) Sodium D) Magnesium
A nurse is caring for a client who is having an extended recovery period. Which
intervention would be most effective in improving care for this client? A) Review the client's health record B) Closely monitor the client's vital signs C) Interact more frequently with the client D) Identify simpler goals for the client