The nursing staff of an oncology unit cautions visitors to be free of infections before visiting patients. What can chemotherapy and decreased bone marrow production cause in these patients?
a. Hemorrhage
b. Neutropenia
c. Edema
d. Hypovolemia
B
Neutropenia occurs when the total number of neutrophils is abnormally low, placing the patient at increased risk for infection.
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The nurse caring for a patient with schizophrenic spectrum disorder notes that the patient imitates the nurse's movements during the assessment. Which symptom is the patient experiencing?
1. Echolalia 2. Echopraxia 3. Loose associations 4. Automatic obedience
To which goal should the LPN/LVN give priority?
a. Resident X who has been experiencing a medication reaction will have no rash and uncompromised respirations. b. Resident Y who is obese and has had a recent knee replacement will ambulate using a walker with the assistance of a staff member. c. Resident Z will receive blood glucose monitoring and insulin as ordered. d. All residents will be weighed before breakfast.
There are a variety of levels of critical thinking. An example of critical thinking at the complex level is:
1. Giving medication at the time ordered 2. Following a procedure for catheterization step-by-step 3. Reviewing all clients' medical records thoroughly 4. Discussing various alternative pain management techniques
The nurse is assessing a client who has been taking up to 4 grams of acetaminophen (Tylenol) every day for undiagnosed pain. Upon questioning, the client reports he also takes kava-kava for pain. To check for a reaction due to ingestion of acetaminophen and kava-kava, the nurse asks the client about
a) Sensitivity to hot and cold temperatures b) Abrupt onset of rash and pruritus c) Excessive clotting of blood d) Shortness of breath