Which statement made by the client allows the nurse to recognize whether the client who is receiving brachytherapy for ovarian cancer understands the treatment plan?
A. "I may lose my hair during this treatment."
B. "I must be positioned in the same way during each treatment."
C. "I will have a radioactive device in my body for a short time."
D. "I will be placed in a semiprivate room for company."
Answer: C. "I will have a radioactive device in my body for a short time."
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A. Develop a unit specifically for this population. B. Establish a multidisciplinary perinatal loss team. C. Identify key nurses to care for these patients. D. Provide debriefing services for the nursing staff.
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a. a Posey-type vest. b. a higher dosage of lorazepam. c. propofol. d. soft wrist restraints.
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1. Obtain childproof containers for medications. 2. Finish the medications as directed by provider. 3. Move all medication into one central container. 4. Refill prescriptions when the container is empty.
The perinatal nurse notifies the physician of the findings related to Juanita's assessment. The first step in care will most likely be to:
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