A patient who has malignant cancer secondary to a high-grade lymphoma has been admitted with muscle weakness, tetany, paresthesias, and convulsion
The nurse notices he is being treated for tumor lysis syndrome (TLS) and initial treatment has not been successful. The nurse must prepare the family for the next step in treatment, which is a. whole blood transfusion.
b. a bone marrow biopsy.
c. immediate radiation treatment.
d. dialysis.
D
A nursing intervention for TLS is to prepare the patient and family for dialysis if other measures are not effective.
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An elderly patient is given diphenhydramine (Benadryl) for allergic response to mold. The nurse should consequently assess the patient for
A) anticholinergic effects. B) dysrhythmias. C) increased muscle tone. D) respiratory depression.
The nurse notifies the physician that the client is ready for the gynecological examination, and does what when the physician enters the client room?
1. Accompanies the physician and remains in the room throughout the exam. 2. Prepares the next client for examination. 3. Documents data gathered from the client currently being examined. 4. Uses the opportunity to take a break and get a cup of coffee.
A patient's electronic health record notes that he has previously undergone treatment for secondary polycythemia. How should this aspect of the patient's history guide the nurse's subsequent assessment?
A) The nurse should assess for recent blood donation. B) The nurse should assess for evidence of lung disease. C) The nurse should assess for a history of venous thromboembolism. D) The nurse should assess the patient for impaired renal function.
Some research studies have documented that professional nursing work is often reduced to specific tasks. Data indicated that the professional nurses were completing how many tasks in an 8-hour shift?
a. 70 b. 100 c. 120 d. 160