Which of the following side effects occur as a result of chemotherapy affecting the skin and the linings of the mouth, throat, stomach, and intestines?
A. anorexia, diarrhea, hair loss
B. hair loss, nausea, vomiting
C. nausea, vomiting, diarrhea
D. anorexia, nausea, diarrhea
Answer: B
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1. Different viewpoints 2. Includes others in the environment. 3. Deductive and futuristic thinking and reasoning. 4. Discovery of new goals and ways to attain those goals.
Which of the following behaviors might be most indicative that Layne, a nurse, is experiencing burnout?
a. Excessive alcohol consumption b. Experiencing role stress c. Inability to fall asleep as usual d. Overeating frequently
The nurse checks the patient's laboratory work prior to administering a dose of vancomycin (Vancocin) and finds that the trough vancomycin level is 24 mcg/mL. What will the nurse do next?
a. Administer the vancomycin as ordered. b. Hold the drug, and administer 4 hours later. c. Hold the drug, and notify the prescriber. d. Repeat the test to verify results.
Order: Compazine 7.5 mg, IM (deep), q.i.d., PRN Available: How many mL will be given per dose?
What will be an ideal response?