The nurse is caring for a child receiving chemo for leukemia. the childs granulocyte count is 600/mm3 and platelet count is 45,000/mm3. which of the following should the nurse recommend in terms of dental care for this child?
a. rinsing mouth with water
b. daily toothbrushing and flossing
c. lemon glycerin swabs for cleansing
d. wiping teeth with moistened gauze or toothbrush
b. daily toothbrushing and flossing
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The nurse is performing a cardiac assessment on a 65-year-old patient 3 days after her myocardial infarction (MI). Heart sounds are normal when she is supine, but when she is sitting and
leaning forward, the nurse hears a high-pitched, scratchy sound with the diaphragm of the stethoscope at the apex. It disappears on inspiration. The nurse suspects: a. Increased cardiac output. b. Another MI. c. Inflammation of the precordium. d. Ventricular hypertrophy resulting from muscle damage.
The nurse assesses a 4-year-old child's vision as 20/40 . This finding is considered:
a. Myopia b. Hyperopia c. Normal d. Presbyopia
All of the following are currently approved for medical use in the United States except:
A. LSD b. caffeine c. opoids d. cocaine e. amphetamines
The nurse is preparing to assess an older patient with age-related renal dysfunction. What should the nurse include in this assessment?
A. Activity status B. Daily meal pattern C. Evidence of medication or drug toxicity D. Recreational activities