After several doses of chemotherapy, a patient complains of fatigue, pallor, progressive weakness, exertional dyspnea, headache, and tachycardia. Which problem should the nurse identify as a priority for this patient?
A. Difficulty with activity
B. Feeling unable to control the disease process
C. Psychosocial issues dealing with the disease process
D. Change in nutritional status
Answer: A
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The nurse is caring for a child and family who just moved out of a dangerous neighborhood. Which of the following approaches is appropriate to the Family Stress Theory?
A) Determining who the decision maker is B) Assessing the child's coping abilities C) Finding out how a sibling feels D) Having to explain procedures to a sibling
Which is the most appropriate statement for introducing the topic of family planning in the postpartum setting?
a. "Let's talk about birth control because breastfeeding is not 100% effective in preventing pregnancy." b. "What are your plans for future pregnancies?" c. "Here are some pamphlets on available methods of birth control. I'll come back later and discuss them with you." d. "Do you plan on being sexually active in the future?"
A client diagnosed with active tuberculosis is in a negative pressure room for respiratory airborne isolation. How long should the nurse maintain the client in this type of isolation?
1. Until three consecutive sputum specimens for acid fast bacilli are negative 2. Until the Mantoux test (PPD) converts from positive to negative 3. Until the client has orders for discharge 4. Until the chest x-ray is normal
Many patients self-medicate with antacids. Which patients should be counseled to not take calcium carbonate antacids without discussing it with their provider or a pharmacist first?
1. Patients with kidney stones 2. Pregnant patients 3. Patients with heartburn 4. Postmenopausal women