A client is prescribed a selective estrogen receptor modulator as treatment for ovarian cancer. Which of the following should the nurse instruct the client regarding side effects of this medication? (Select all that apply.)
1. Hot flashes
2. Blood clots
3. Drop in blood pressure
4. Reduce libido
5. Increased risk of developing other cancer
6. Weight gain
1, 2, 4, 5
Side effects of selective estrogen modulator medications include hot flashes, blood clots, loss of interest in sex, and a higher risk of other cancers. Drop in blood pressure and weight gain are not side effects associated with this classification of medication.
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1. Hyperkalemia 2. Hypertension 3. Metabolic acidosis 4. Hypernatremia
An infant has just been born with a myelomeningocele. The infant has been admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit. Upon noticing the nursing tech preparing an open crib for this infant, the nurse should:
1. Not say anything; the tech is doing an appropriate action. 2. Stop the tech and ask her to prepare a warmer for this infant. 3. Remind the tech to include adequate warm blankets in the crib. 4. Ask the tech to place a hat and warm gown for the infant in the crib.
The adjustment of the eye for seeing objects at various distances is tested by holding a pencil or finger 4 to 5 inches in front of the client's nose and slowly moving it toward the bridge of the nose. This adjustment is called:
1. accommodation. 2. convergence. 3. extraocular movement. 4. reaction to light.
The nurse and a client talk about healthy ways to meet needs. The client states, "When I am looking really good, it is not asking too much for people to acknowledge me.". The nurse recognizes that teaching should be directed toward:
A) A sense of entitlement. B) Feelings of emptiness. C) Affective instability. D) Splitting.