A nurse is caring for a patient with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) who is preparing to undergo induction therapy. In preparing a plan of care for this patient, the nurse should assign the highest priority to which nursing diagnoses?
A) Activity intolerance
B) Risk for infection
C) Ineffective coping
D) Risk for spiritual distress
B
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A patient of Italian descent has been prescribed insulin to treat his type 1 diabetes. Which of the following herbs used in Italian cooking should be avoided by this patient?
A) Garlic B) Anise C) Basil D) Oregano
The nurse is administering several medications to an infant with neurologic impairment and delay secondary to a MVA. Which of the following medications is a proton pump inhibitor administered for gastroesophageal reflux?
1. Omeprazole (Prilosec) 2. Ranitidine (Zantac) 3. Phenytoin (Dilantin) 4. Glycopyrrolate (Robinul)
Which of the following statements indicates to a nurse that a patient taking an osmotic diuretic needs further teaching?
1. "I'll need to have blood work drawn periodically." 2. "A couple of the foods I should eat are yogurt and potatoes." 3. "Taking this medicine will make my body hold on to salt and water." 4. "Yellow fruits are high in potassium, so I should eat more of them."
A nurse is palpating a client's epitrochlear nodes. The nurse is palpating which area?
A) Posterior neck B) Axillary area C) Inguinal area D) Upper arm