The client undergoing chemotherapy or radiation treatments is experiencing thinning or loss of hair. The nurse explains to the client that this reaction to the treatment is:
a. alopecia c. cachexia
b. ascites d. dysphagia
A
Alopecia is usually the result of chemotherapy or radiation therapy; the extent depends on the dose and duration of therapy. The nurse can reassure the client that hair loss is not permanent and that hair will begin to regrow within 2 months after therapy is completed.
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A) Hair loss B) Metallic taste C) Fatigue D) Increased appetite
The nurse is preparing discharge instructions for a school-age child with a tracheostomy. On what should the nurse focus when teaching the parents about the child's care needs at home? (Select all that apply.)
A) Performing tracheostomy care B) Comfort level with suctioning procedure C) Eliminate the use of room freshener sprays to reduce tracheal irritation D) Importance of encouraging independence in the child as soon as possible E) Obtaining a spare tracheostomy tube and inserter in the event of accidental removal
A menopausal client asks many questions about treatment for her vaginal dryness and hot flashes. She states, "I've heard so much information and seen so many different things on television, I just don't know what would be best
" When developing this client's plan of care, the nurse would identify which nursing diagnosis as the priority? A) Decisional Conflict related to myriad of treatment options B) Ineffective Sexuality Patterns related to pain on intercourse C) Situational Low Self-Esteem related to changes in sexual expression D) Anxiety related to effects of menopausal changes
The process whereby parents awaken the infant to feed every 3 hours during the day and at least every 4 hours at night is:
1. known as demand feeding. 2. necessary during the first 24 to 48 hours after birth. 3. employed to set up the supply-meets-demand system. 4. a way to control cluster feeding.