A patient with a recent diagnosis of chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML) is discussing treatment options with his care team. What aspect of the patient's condition would contraindicate the use of cyclophosphamide for the treatment of leukemia?
A) The patient has a diagnosis of type 2 diabetes and takes oral antihyperglycemics.
B) The patient has had a history of nonadherence to medical treatment.
C) The patient's bone marrow function is significantly depressed.
D) The patient has decreased renal function.
C
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A mother has concerns about the immunization scheduled for this clinic visit having adverse effects on her child. Which would be the nurse's best response to the mother?
a. "The doctor wants the child to have the shot." b. "We will give the injection at the next visit." c. "More complications are caused by the disease than by the immunization." d. "Side effects are expected, and there is nothing to worry about."
Early discharge of the postpartum client has been associated with:
a. fewer maternal concerns and decreased incidence of readmissions. b. higher maternal attachment scores and fewer maternal concerns. c. greater satisfaction with postpartum care and happier families. d. decreased sibling rivalry and higher maternal attachment scores.
When using a blade razor, it is important to: a. use cold water on the face first. b. use talcum powder to make the skin smoothbefore shaving
c. shave in the direction that the hair is growing. d. shave in the opposite direction from that which the hair is growing.
Which of the following statements is true of cholinergic drugs?
A. Cholinergic drugs stimulate the muscarinic receptors located on smooth and cardiac muscle. B. Cholinergic drugs stimulate the alpha and beta receptors located on the surfaces of organs. C. Cholinergic drugs block cholinergic receptors. D. Cholinergic drugs prevent epinephrine from acting upon its receptors.