When a patient is receiving cisplatin (Platinol-AQ) chemotherapy, the nurse will monitor for which adverse effects?
(Select all that apply.)
a. Tinnitus
b. Heart failure
c. Hearing loss
d. Elevated blood urea nitrogen and creatinine levels
e. Numbness or tingling in the extremities
f. Elevated glucose and ketone levels
ANS: A, C, D, E
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Which type of IV will the nurse insert in order to administer the patient's medication? a. Peripherally inserted central catheter b. Midline inside-the-needle catheter c. Central venous catheter d. Over-the-needle catheter
A client had minor surgery and is ambulating frequently. The client is perspiring profusely and is now complaining of a headache and muscle weakness, and is apprehensive, lethargic, and confused
These findings are most consistent with which electrolyte disturbance? 1. Hypokalemia 3. Hyponatremia 2. Hyperkalemia 4. Hypernatremia
The patient decides to discontinue standard medical treatment for diabetes mellitus and to rely on diet and herbal medications for blood sugar control. Which statements, made by the nurse, are appropriate?
Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. "You are an adult and can do anything you want to do." 2. "We need to talk about how medications work to control diabetes mellitus." 3. "Tell me more about why you decided to make this change." 4. "Don't you know that you are gambling with your health?" 5. "I think that would be a mistake."
A patient arrives in the emergency department with severe chest pain. The patient reports that the pain has been occurring off and on for a week now. Which assessment finding would indicate the need for cautious use of nitrates and nitrites?
a. Blood pressure of 88/62 mm Hg b. Apical pulse rate of 110 beats/min c. History of renal disease d. History of a myocardial infarction 2 years ago