A child with ALL is given leucovorin, a folinic acid, after high-dose methotrexate therapy. It is important to administer this drug because leucovorin
A) prevents methotrexate that is not incorporated into leukemia cells from entering normal cells.
B) helps methotrexate enter leukemia cells the same as insulin helps glucose enter cells.
C) is an experimental drug to ensure resistance to infection during methotrexate therapy.
D) will encourage bone marrow to build new cells after methotrexate therapy.
A
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1. Fostering social relationships 2. Exercising 3. Developing a hobby 4. Moving away 5. Sleeping more than 9 hours per 24-hour period
A faculty member explains the Human Genome Project to a class of nursing students. Which information about this project is correct?
A. It began in the 1980s to find the basic building blocks of human proteins. B. The findings will be used to create better matches for animal-to-human transplants. C. The goal is to identify exact DNA sequences and genes occurring in humans. D. Information from the project is being used to find preventative measures for diseases.
Standardized nursing terminologies such as the North American Nursing Diagnosis Association-International (NANDA-I) nursing diagnoses, Nursing Interventions Classification (NIC), and Nursing Outcomes Classification (NOC) may be used in
the documentation process. Use of standardized language: (Select all that apply.) a. provides consistency. b. improves communication among nurses while excluding non-nurses. c. increases the visibility of nursing interventions. d. enhances data collection. e. supports adherence to care standards.
The nurse manager is evaluating the staffing patterns for the unit over the last 3 months. Which of the following statements by the nurse manager is the best description of the way the nurse manager should approach staffing?
1. "The Joint Commission on the Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations is the most knowledgeable regarding hospital staffing needs, and they should be consulted regarding unit staffing activities." 2. "The American Association of Nurses can be consulted to help the nurse manager determine a staffing plan for the unit." 3. "The health care organization's administrators dictate the staffing plan that is to be used throughout the organization." 4. "The nurse manager must use the principles set forth by the American Association of Nurses and the Joint Commission on the Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations to help determine staffing on the unit, but must take into account the specific client population on the unit."