A patient has had rheumatoid arthritis for over 10 years, and the health care provider has now ordered cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan) for treatment of the disease
The nurse must be alert to what side effects of this medication when administering an immunosuppressant?
A) Infection
B) Nystagmus
C) Muscle rigidity
D) Hyperthermia
A
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Which of the following snacks would most likely be tolerated by a client with oral thrush?
1. Fresh orange 2. Flavored yogurt 3. Potato chips 4. Popcorn
A client is being treated with corticosteroids for contact dermatitis. The client asks how to avoid contact dermatitis. Which statements by the nurse are appropriate to indicate how contact dermatitis is caused? (Select all that apply.)
Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. 1. Latex 2. Jewelry 3. Perfume 4. Peanuts 5. Lactose
What is the most common patient site for development of nosocomial infections?
A) Surgical wound B) Respiratory tract C) Bloodstream D) Urinary tract
A member of a community disaster response team received the smallpox vaccine 3 weeks ago and sees a nurse for a follow-up appointment. The nurse examines the area and should expect to see a:
a. necrotic vesicle. b. small area of scarification. c. small, fluid-filled blister. d. red bump.