A patient, age 39, has been receiving chemotherapy for treatment of her cancer of the breast. She has a white blood cell count of 1,600/mm3 . A person who has leukopenia has a special need for which nursing intervention?
a. Provision of adequate fluid intake
b. Protection from falls
c. Protection against infection
d. Limitation of activities
C
The nurse needs to protect the patient against pathogens, monitor the patient for signs of infections, and respond aggressively if an infection occurs.
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Which medications can be used along with a narcotic pain reliever to relieve the patient's pain until surgery can be performed to release the nerve? (Select all that apply.) a. Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) 50 mg PO daily b. Amitriptyline (Elavil) 50 mg PO BID c. Ondansetron (Zofran) 8 mg PO q 4 hours PRN d. Gabapentin (Neurontin) 400 mg PO BID e. Senna (Senokot) 8.6 mg PO daily f. Naloxone (Narcan) 0.4 mg IV now, may repeat in 1 hour PRN
The nurse is caring for a pregnant patient who does not practice or follow the Western approach to medicine. What cultural care approach should the nurse suggest to support the patient during the pregnancy and delivery?
A. Consider the use of a midwife. B. Follow daily practices to stay well. C. Schedule limited appointments with a medical doctor. D. Agree to having diagnostic studies to ensure the baby's health.
Which of the following would the community health nurse use to describe resiliency?
A) Support from friends B) Temperament C) Visits by nurses D) Recovery ability
A patient with hepatitis is receiving interferon alpha. Which manifestation indicates that the patient is experiencing an untoward effect of this medication?
1. jaundice 2. flulike syndrome 3. gallbladder pain 4. clay-colored stools