A patient diagnosed with breast cancer is receiving 5-Fluorouracil (5-FU). What action should the nurse take to assess for adverse effects?
A. Encourage daily fluid intake of 2?3 L.
B. Monitor ECG.
C. Assess lung sounds.
D. Test stool for occult blood.
Answer: D
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a. Response to concerns and complaints made during the hospital stay b. Courtesy of the doctors c. Quality of the food d. Promptness in responding to the call but-ton e. How well the nurses kept patients in-formed
Which of the following situations reflects a time when doing for the patient takes priority over being with the patient?
1. A patient in active labor 2. When physical care is needed 3. A patient who takes a long time to feed herself 4. When the family member is doing the patient's dressing change incorrectly
A riverfront community builds a retaining wall to divert flood water away from the town. This is an example of:
1. Mitigation 2. A natural disaster 3. Disaster reduction 4. Disaster health
After an episode of shock, a patient's laboratory results reveal elevated serum levels of ammonia and bilirubin and decreased plasma proteins and clotting factors. Which organ should the nurse recognize as being damaged from the shock?
a. Heart b. Liver c. Kidneys d. Intestines