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A patient who has a brain tumor will receive a nitrosourea agent. A nursing student asks why this type of drug is used for this type of cancer. The nurse will tell the student that nitrosoureas are useful because they:
a. are lipophilic. b. are bifunctional alkylating agents. c. have a broad spectrum of antineoplastic characteristics. d. have delayed bone marrow suppression.
A mother confides to the nurse that she is thinking of divorce. Which suggestion by the nurse would be most helpful in minimizing the effects of the divorce on the couple's son?
A) "Tell him together, using appropriate terms." B) "Reassure him that no one loves him more than you." C) "Do special things with him to make up for the divorce." D) "Share your feelings about your spouse with the child."
A terminally ill patient is experiencing dyspnea and tells the nurse that he feels like he is suffocating. What can the nurse do to assist this patient?
1. Keep the room cool with a slight breeze. 2. Increase the heat in the room. 3. Provide additional intravenous fluids. 4. Assist the patient to a sitting position out of bed.
The nurse caring for a client receiving intravenous lidocaine should:
a. assess client for corneal granular deposits. b. have the client remain in the supine position throughout administration. c. monitor the apical pulse every five minutes during administration. d. monitor the serum lidocaine level for signs of toxicity.