The nurse would include in a teaching plan about mouth care for a child receiving chemotherapy to:
a. Use a commercial mouthwash
b. Clean the teeth with a soft toothbrush
c. Avoid the use of a Waterpik
d. Inspect the mouth weekly for ulcerations
B
A soft toothbrush reduces capillary damage and mucous membrane breakdown, and prevents bleeding and infection. Commercial mouthwashes may kill oral flora that combat infection. Waterpiks are useful for toughening gums.
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a. dizziness. b. urticaria. c. vomiting. d. headache. e. vertigo. f. unsteady gait.
A woman is to undergo an amnioinfusion. Which statement would be most appropriate to include when teaching the woman about this procedure?
A) "You'll need to stay in bed while you're having this procedure.". B) "We'll give you an analgesic to help reduce the pain.". C) "After the infusion, you'll be scheduled for a cesarean birth.". D) "A suction cup is placed on your baby's head to help bring it out.".
What term refers to seizures that involve both hemispheres of the brain?
a. Absence b. Acquired c. Generalized d. Complex partial
The clinic nurse keeps resource numbers and contacts for assistance with situations in which family members may potentially require assistance to restore balance and function to the family
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