The nurse tells the family of a patient who has just undergone bone marrow transplant that to help stabilize the immune response and prevent rejection, ________________ will be given
1. dexamethasone (Decadron)
2. filgrastim (Neupogen)
3. zidovudine (Retrovir)
4. nevirapine (Viramune)
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Steroids (e.g., dexamethasone [Decadron]) are drugs used in the treatment of patients with a transplanted organ to prevent rejection.
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A) Decreasing her calorie intake and encouraging her to maintain her weight to avoid obesity B) Increasing her BMI, taking a multivitamin, and discussing body image C) Increasing calcium intake, eating a balanced diet, and discussing eating disorders D) Obtaining a food diary along with providing close monitoring for anorexia
Laboratory studies on a client with pneumonia reveal leukopenia. The nurse knows this may be indicative of a(n):
A) viral infection. B) bacterial infection. C) fungal infection. D) absence of infection.
A stressor is:
a. A mental illness or mental disorder b. The response or change in the body caused by any emotional, physical, social, or eco-nomic factor c. An event or factor that causes stress d. Not being able to view or interpret reality correctly
During a particularly heated staff meeting regarding staff assignments, the nurse manager makes this comment: "When you all can come to a decision, let me know and we'll move on from there. " This leader is best identified as which of the follow
1. Democratic leader 2. Permissive leader 3. Bureaucratic leader 4. Situational leader