A patient is being treated with cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan). Which of the following laboratory values are most frequently assessed?
A) Potassium
B) Complete blood count
C) Sodium
D) Magnesium
B
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A client is admitted with possible renal calculi. The client asks, "Are there are any tests that can be performed to show the doctor if there are any kidney stones?" The nurse would be correct in responding:
1. "The intravenous pyelogram will allow the healthcare provider to visualize kidney stones.". 2. "A 24-hour urine specimen will allow the healthcare provider to visualize kidney stones.". 3. "A routine urinalysis will allow the healthcare provider to visualize kidney stones.". 4. "A kidney biopsy will allow the healthcare provider to visualize kidney stones.".
A patient has a serum potassium level of 2.7 mEq/L. The patient's provider has determined that the patient will need 200 mEq of potassium to replace serum losses. How will the nurse caring for this patient expect to administer the potassium?
a. As a single-dose 200 mEq oral tablet b. As an intravenous bolus over 15 to 20 minutes c. In an intravenous solution at a rate of 10 mEq/hour d. In an intravenous solution at a rate of 45 mEq/hour
The patient, a newly arrived immigrant from Russia, was admitted to the mental health unit after creating a disturbance in a church while a funeral was taking place
During the admission interview he is loud, mixes English and Russian phrases, and makes gestures such as vigorously shaking his fist. The nurse who is admitting him should: A. Tell him she is going to ask him some questions that he must try to answer in English. B. Defer the nursing admission interview until after the client has calmed down. C. Request the assistance of a security guard. D. Request the assistance of an interpreter.