In teaching parents how to minimize or prevent bleeding episodes when the child is myelosuppressed, the nurse includes what information?
a. meticulous mouth care is essential to avoid mucositis
b. rectal temperatures are necessary to monitor for infection
c. IM injections are preferred to IV
d. platelet transfusions are given to maintain a count greater than 50,000/mm3
a. meticulous mouth care is essential to avoid mucositis
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a. Give up on the idea b. Encourage the patient to try again c. Assure the patient that not everyone is successful d. Give the patient a sedative
Which lifestyle changes does the nurse include when teaching a patient who has been prescribed antihypertensive drugs about how to manage hypertension? (Select all that apply.)
a. Establish a regular exercise program. b. Seek a smoking cessation program. c. Attain a more challenging career. d. Consult with a dietitian about a weight loss diet. e. Choose low-fat, low-salt foods when eating out.
A nurse must display understanding of the mental implications of a client on isolation precautions when planning care to control the risk of:
1. Denial 2. Aggression 3. Regression 4. Isolation
Tegaserod should not be administered to patients with:
1. severe renal impairment. 2. constipation. 3. sulfa allergy. 4. weight gain.