A group of nursing students are reviewing the various drug classes used for cancer chemotherapy. The students demonstrate an understanding of these classes when they identify which agent as an example of a nitrosourea?
A) Busulfan
B) Thiotepa
C) Cisplatin
D) Carmustine
D
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Carmustine is an example of a nitrosourea. Busulfan, thiotepa, and cisplatin are alkylating agents.
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A critically ill patient who is intubated and agitated is restrained with soft wrist restraints. Based on research findings, what is the best nursing action?
A) Maintain the restraints to protect patient safety. B) Remove the restraints periodically to check skin integrity. C) Remove the restraints periodically for range of motion. D) Assess and intervene for causes of agitation.
A nurse is removing sterile gloves after a procedure is completed. Which of the following actions is necessary during this procedure?
a. Keep soiled gloves from touching the client. b. Place soiled gloves in a recycling container. c. Wash gloved hands before removal. d. Remove gloves without coming into contact with soiled surfaces.
A client is admitted with a restrictive respiratory disease. An example of this type of disease would be:
1. asthma. 2. emphysema. 3. chronic bronchitis. 4. pneumonia.