A patient is receiving vincristine (Oncovin) for cancer treatment. Which assessment finding should indicate to the nurse that the patient is experiencing a toxic reaction?
A. Hypotension
B. Stomatitis and alopecia
C. Cardiac dysrhythmias
D. Pain and motor weakness
Answer: D
You might also like to view...
Prior to transfer by air, a patient with an unstable volume status will have intravenous lines started with ________ gauge catheters
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
The nurse is performing a physical assessment for the client and identifies a venous hum while auscultating the client's abdomen. Which statement by the nurse is the most consistent with this type of vascular sound?
1. "The sound is a blowing, pulsing sound." 2. "The sound is soft and constant. The pitch of the sound is low." 3. "It is grating, rough sound." 4. "It is tinkling and has a high pitch. The sound is sort of gurgling and irregular."
A 16-year-old is seen at her 10-weeks'-gestation visit. She tells the nurse that she felt the baby move that morning. What response by the nurse is appropriate?
1. "That is very exciting. The baby must be very healthy.". 2. "Would you please describe what you felt for me?" 3. "That is impossible. The baby is not big enough yet.". 4. "Would you please let me see whether I can feel the baby?"
Which type of diabetes is most common in children?
a. Type 1 b. Type 2 c. Gestational d. Situational