A patient has just received her first dose of imatinib and the nurse on the oncology unit is amending the patient's care plan accordingly. What nursing diagnosis is most appropriate in light of this addition to the patient's drug regimen?
A) Risk for Infection related to bone marrow suppression
B) Risk for Acute Confusion related to adverse neurological effects of imatinib
C) Risk for Impaired Skin Integrity related to exaggerated inflammatory response
D) Risk for Deficient Fluid Volume related to changes in osmotic pressure
A
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According to the Security Rule of HIPAA, which of the following should be implemented to help ensure the security of client records? Select all that apply. __________ Install a firewall to protect the server from unauthorized access. __________ Give each unit the same password to protect the unit's information. __________ Log off a terminal after using it. __________ Make sure the monitor is turned away from view when unattended. __________ Shred all computer-generated worksheets.
A form of moral theory that embraces the uniqueness of cases, the culturally significant ethical features, and ethical judgement in each particular case is called:
a. virtue ethics. c. moral particularism. b. naturalism. d. utilitarianism.
The nurse is providing care to a patient with terminal breast cancer. The nurse enters the patient's room and finds that the patient is crying and asking, "Why me? Why is God doing this to me?"
Based on this data, which coping mechanism is the patient exhibiting? 1) Denial 2) Isolation 3) Anger 4) Depression
Which sociological aspect, vital to relapse prevention, is greatly affected when a patient is found to have a dual diagnosis of psychosis and alcoholism?
a. Ability to afford the cost of outpatient services b. A supportive, reliable, accessible support system c. Protection from both physical and emotional abuse d. Access to reasonable housing and employment opportunities