A client with Hodgkin's lymphoma has relapsed after completing chemotherapy. The nurse plans care for this client understanding the probable treatment will be
a. BMT or stem cell transplantation.
b. immunosuppressants.
c. more chemotherapy.
d. systemic steroids.
A
Several recent studies have shown positive results and provide the basis for recommending either BMT or stem cell transplantation for clients with HD who have relapsed or who did not respond to the primary therapy.
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1. Disease surveillance 2. Health promotion 3. Health maintenance 4. Developmental surveillance
A patient has arterial blood gas results of pH 7.2, PaCO2 55 mm Hg, and HCO3 24 mEq/L. How does the nurse interpret these results?
A) Metabolic acidosis B) Metabolic alkalosis C) Respiratory acidosis D) Respiratory alkalosis
A patient has had diagnostic tests to assess uric acid levels. The tests reveal that levels are elevated. The nurse should consider the patient's intake of what to potentially explain excessive levels?
a. Protein b. Calcium c. Leafy green vegetables d. Glucose
The patient is being discharged on warfarin (Coumadin) following a valve replacement. The nurse has completed medication education and determines that learning has occurred when the patient makes which statement?
1. "I must wear a MedicAlert bracelet that says I'm on warfarin (Coumadin)." 2. "If I notice any bruising or bleeding I will need to have lab work done." 3. "I can take enteric-coated aspirin, but not plain aspirin for my arthritis." 4. "I must limit my intake of vitamin C while I'm on warfarin (Coumadin)."