A woman has had her left breast removed for cancer. She also had an axillary node dissection on the left during surgery. How would this affect placement of an intravenous line?
A) Either arm may be used. C) The left arm should not be used.
B) Neither arm should be used. D) The right arm should not be used.
C
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During the detoxification period, what does the nurse aim to achieve when designing interventions?
a. Enroll the patient in Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) b. Keep the patient safe from aspiration and seizure c. Help the patient interact in nonaddictive activities d. Help the patient gain insight into the addiction
Why does the home health nurse give his 90-year-old patient a framed poster that says "We need each other."?
a. Insure that the patient will take care not to fall. b. Remind the patient to ask for assistance when needed. c. Encourage the patient to take pride in his independence. d. Reinforce that the patient should not attempt any activity without help.
A patient about to start systemic antifungal therapy has a white blood cell (WBC) count of 3200 cells/mm3. Which antifungal drug must be avoided for this patient?
a. Fluconazole (Diflucan) b. Ketoconazole (Nizoral) c. Micafungin (Mycamine) d. Terbinafine (Lamisil)
You are a nurse working with children of various ages. You would teach the caregivers not to give acetylsalicylic acid (aspirin) to children:
a. of any age c. under 13 years b. under 6 years d. under 18 years