For a client who has aplastic anemia and has not responded to medical treatment, the client's BEST hope for recovery would be:
a. administration of antithymocyte globulin for 7 to 10 days
b. bone marrow transplant
c. transfusions of packed cells and platelets
d. treatment with antibiotics
B
Symptoms include fatigue, weakness, tachycardia, decreased resistance to infection, and bleeding. Surgical treatment consists of bone marrow transplantation. Antibiotics are prescribed for concurrent infections.
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Standard precautions were designed for the care of all patients in hospitals, regardless of their diagnosis or infection status. Guidelines for standard precautions include:
A) Immediately recapping used needles B) Disposing of sharp instruments into an impervious container C) Wearing gloves only for sterile procedures D) Substituting regular eyeglasses for eye protection
The nurse would explain to a client who reports being frequently short of breath that the most common form of dyspnea associated with cardiac disorders is
a. exertional dyspnea. b. idiopathic dyspnea. c. orthopnea. d. paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea.
Complete the sentence. In a therapeutic environment, norms are
a. opportunities for self-expression that relieve stress. b. expectations for socially acceptable behavior. c. the behaviors most people display daily. d. shared experiences among patients.
Mechanism of therapeutic action involves disruption of a DNA topoisomerase type enzyme:
A. doxorubicin B. mitomycin C. both D. neither