A middle-aged patient has received a diagnosis of GI stromal tumor following an extensive diagnostic workup. Imatinib has been recommended as a component of the patient's drug regimen
What patient education should the nurse provide to this patient?
A) "It's important that you let us know if you develop any significant swelling or puffiness."
B) "Try to keep your PICC line dressing as dry as possible at all times."
C) "You'll likely experience a lot of dry mouth while you're taking this drug, so it's helpful to chew ice chips."
D) "If you experience significant nausea after taking a dose, stop taking the drug and schedule an appointment at the clinic."
A
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Select all that apply. A) Antipsychotic medication B) Antidepressant medication C) Cognitive behavioral therapy D) Nutritional counseling E) Weight management program
A nurse is working with a patient who is taking lithium for bipolar disorder. In addition to performing regular monitoring of lithium levels, what should the nurse tell the patient to educate them about using lithium
1. "Avoid grapefruit juice." 2. "Never take the medication with food or milk." 3. "Lithium may interfere with your birth control medications." 4. "It is important to drink plenty of water and avoid overheating."
A 2-month-old child has not received any immunizations. Which immunizations should the nurse give?
a. DTaP, Hib, HepB, MCV, varicella b. DTaP, Hib, HepB, HPV, IPV, Rota c. DTaP, Hib, HepB, PCV, Rota d. DTaP, Hib, HepB, PCV, HepA
An adolescent says, "What am I supposed to do? My parents are so strict. They never let me do anything or go anywhere with my friends.". Which nursing intervention would be most effective?
a. To determine the extent of the countertransference, ask the adolescent, "Why do you think a nurse could help?" b. Maintain a balanced stance with the adolescent, but plan to teach the parents to gradually allow for independence. c. To establish trust, tell the adolescent that the nurse will strongly encourage the parents to allow more opportunities for independence. d. In order to encourage dialogue, ask the adolescent to provide specific examples and situations in which the parents acted strictly.