A patient's recent diagnostic workup has resulted in a diagnosis of a glioma, and a treatment plan is being promptly created by the multidisciplinary care team
The patient's oncologist has recommended chemotherapy, which is to be administered by the intrathecal route. The nurse should understand that the rationale for choosing this administration route involves which of the following considerations?
A) The drug will bypass the blood–brain barrier.
B) The patient will not require IV access.
C) The drug can be administered on an outpatient basis.
D) The patient will require weekly, rather than daily, drug administration.
A
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a. ptosis. c. infected sebaceous gland. b. ingrown eyelash. d. loss of muscle tone in the eyelid.
Which statement related to preparations for her son's burial is characteristic of a person of the Jewish faith?
a. "He will be buried in 3 days." b. "He will be cremated." c. "Shivah will be held for 7 days in our home following the funeral." d. "We will fast for 24 hours."
Which assessment data would raise suspicion that a 12-year-old client is a victim of abuse?
A) Thought blocking, delusional thinking B) Low self-esteem, poor eye contact, multiple scars, intense fear of nudity C) Cruelty towards animals D) A blood alcohol level of 0.08
The client has been prescribed zolpidem (Ambien) for the short-term management of insomnia. What information should the nurse include when teaching the client about this medication?
1. For best results, take the medication just prior to bedtime. 2. Take the medication at dinnertime to avoid gastric upset. 3. Do not take the medication with any liquid that contains calcium. 4. Drink an entire glass of water with the dose to avoid kidney stones.