The nurse explains that induction therapy for acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL) is a(n):
a. intensive protocol of chemotherapy in high doses to achieve remission.
b. long-term protocol with smaller doses of chemotherapy to achieve a cure.
c. 2- to 5-year low-dose chemotherapy re-gimen to reduce painful symptoms.
d. combination of chemotherapy and radia-tion to achieve remission.
A
A combination of several antileukemic drugs in high doses has been found to induce a remission.
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a. Has poor vision. b. Has acute vision. c. Has normal vision. d. Is presbyopic.
To assess patients effectively, the nurse must understand that the essential difference between somatoform disorders and dissociative disorders is that somatoform disorders:
a. involve the expression of anxiety through bodily sensation or function, and dissociative disorders alter consciousness, recall, and awareness of self. b. follow a particularly traumatic event, whereas dissociative disorders are responses to the accumulation of distress from multiple stressors. c. usually affect persons older than age 40, whereas dissociative disorders are primarily disorders of persons younger than age 40. d. involve the patient being unaware that they have a psychological problem, whereas persons with dissociative disorders are fully aware they are troubled.
A client is discussing an exercise program that includes running 1.5 miles 3 times a week. Which of the following suggestions made by the nurse is most likely to result in minimizing the client's risk for injury?
1. Stretching before and after running 2. Alternating running paths every week 3. Hydrating well with sports drinks during and after running 4. Wearing running shoes that have been professionally fitted
Which is an accurate nursing action when treating a patient's rash with a lotion?
a. Avoid shaking the container prior to application. b. Cleanse area with alcohol prior to treatment. c. Cover the area with gauze because of the oil base. d. Pat on the area with a gloved hand.