A nurse is caring for a patient who is experiencing nausea and vomiting from chemotherapy. Which of the following would be an appropriate nursing diagnosis for this patient?
A) Infection, Risk for related to drug-induced bone marrow suppression
B) Nutrition, Imbalanced: Less Than Body Requirement related to adverse effects of drug
C) Poisoning, Risk for related to use of a drug with a narrow therapeutic index
D) Nutrition, Imbalanced: More Than Body Requirement related to adverse effects of drug
B
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1. Let the parents know the nurse will share the information with them after the exam. 2. Provide separate time to communicate with both the adolescent and the parents. 3. Avoid asking the parents their opinions of the adolescent's friends. 4. Tell the parents they are not allowed to come into the examination room.
In addition to the client's religion and family situation, which of these factors should the nurse recognize as the MOST important influence affecting the client in a nurse-client interaction?
a. gender and gender orientation b. visual and hearing ability c. educational background and employment status d. self-awareness and level of compliance
A mother of a 2-month-old infant tells the nurse, "My child doesn't sleep as much as his older brother did at the same age.". What is the best response for the nurse?
a. "Have you tried to feed the baby more often?" b. "Infant sleep patterns vary widely, with some infants sleeping only 2 to 3 hours at a time.". c. "It is helpful to keep a record of your baby's eating, waking, sleeping, and elimination patterns and to come back in a week to discuss them.". d. "This infant is difficult. It is important for you to identify what is bothering the baby.".
When assessing the client's pulse, the nurse is using the following assessment technique:
A) Inspection B) Palpation C) Percussion D) Auscultation