A patient receiving high-dose cisplatin therapy exhibits symptoms of hypomagnesemia. Which of the following should the nurse suggest to help offset the magnesium losses from the cisplatin therapy?
A) Consuming dairy products
B) Consuming chocolates
C) Drinking 2 to 3 liters of fluid a day
D) Consuming potassium-rich foods
B
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a. Age greater than 40 b. BRCA 1 and 2 gene mutations c. Late onset menarche d. Early menopause e. Use of contraceptives
A client consistently reports feeling dizzy and lightheaded on moving from a supine position to a sitting position. What assessment takes priority at this time?
A. Pulse oximetry measurement B. Orthostatic blood pressure measurement C. Peripheral pulse assessment D. Pulse pressure assessment
When caring for a client receiving a methotrexate infusion, the nurse should:
a. administer leucovorin immediately after the infusion of methotrexate. b. increase the client's intravenous fluids, if the specific gravity falls below 1.010. c. discontinue the infusion, if nausea and vomiting develop. d. premedicate the client with prednisone to prevent hemorrhagic cystitis.
Complications of total parenteral nutrition (TPN) therapy include:
a. hyperglycaemia, infection and liver failure. b. oedema, kidney failure and constipation. c. hyperglycaemia, malnutrition and air emboli. d. dehydration, septicaemia and gastric ulcers.