when teaching a patient with cancer about chemotherapy, which approach should the nurse take?
a. avoid telling the patient about possible side effects of the drugs to prevent anticipatory anxiety
b. explain that antiemetics, antidiarrheals, and analgesics will be provided as needed to control side effects
c. assure the patient that the side effects from chemotherapy are uncomfortable but never life threatening
d. inform the patient that chemotherapy related alopecia is usually permanent but can be managed with lifelong use of wigs
b. explain that antiemetics, antidiarrheals, and analgesics will be provided as needed to control side effects
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Which client does the nurse recognize as being at greatest risk for pressure ulcers?
a. Infant with skin excoriations in the diaper region b. Young adult with diabetes in skeletal traction c. Middle-aged adult with quadriplegia d. Older adult requiring use of assistive device for ambulation
Which of the following suggestions was made by the Health Professions Education report?
a. Expand efforts to increase enrollment in nursing education programs. b. Interdisciplinary teams should use informatics to provide patient-centered care. c. Primary care should be emphasized over education for specialty practice. d. All health professions should be required to communicate and collaborate in patient education.
A patient tells the nurse, "I still have suicidal thoughts, but don't tell anyone because I am supposed to be discharged today." Select the nurse's best course of action
a. Have the patient sign a "no suicide" contract. b. Respect the patient's request related to confidentiality. c. Inform the health care provider and other team members. d. Search the patient's belongings for potentially hazardous items.
Given the most common causes of hospital fires, which of the following choices are most appropriate in preventing patient injury?
a. Assure that all electrical devices are checked by engineering. b. Assist patients who smoke to a safe area to smoke. c. Prop fire doors open for easier patient access. d. Educate patients on the importance of smoking cessation.