Which of the following adverse reactions should a nurse monitor for in a client with breast cancer due to metastasis who is prescribed analgesics?
A) Excessive sedation, confusion, and weakness
B) Malaise, diarrhea, and stomatitis
C) Bone marrow depression, granulocytopenia, and anemia
D) Central nervous system (CNS) depression, amenorrhea, and anemia
A
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All-hazard preparedness plan drills should occur at least ____
a. Annually b. Biannually c. Monthly d. Quarterly
After the nurse provides dietary instructions for a patient with diabetes, the patient can explain the information but fails to make the recommended dietary changes. How would the nurse evaluate the patient's situation?
a. Learning did not occur because the patient's behavior did not change. b. Choosing not to follow the diet is the behavior that resulted from learning. c. The nursing responsibility for helping the patient make dietary changes has been fulfilled. d. The teaching methods were ineffective in helping the patient learn the dietary instructions.
A 45-year-old male patient with suspected acromegaly is seen at the clinic. To assist in making the diagnosis, which question should the nurse ask?
a. "Have you had a recent head injury?" b. "Do you have to wear larger shoes now?" c. "Is there a family history of acromegaly?" d. "Are you experiencing tremors or anxiety?"
Which drug is administered after delivery to reduce the risk of postpartum hemorrhage after the placenta has been delivered?
a. Oxytocin (Pitocin) b. Magnesium sulfate c. Vitamin K d. Dopamine