A 39-year-old woman is receiving doxorubicin for the treatment of cancer. After each treatment, the patient has acute nausea and vomiting accompanied by a slightly increased heart rate. The nurse will advise her to
A) perform relaxation techniques after the treatments.
B) make an appointment for cardiac function tests.
C) take the drug only at bedtime.
D) perform light exercise after administration of the drug.
A
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The nurse is caring for a client with a diagnosis of terminal cancer. The client's respirations are dangerously decreased following administration of pain medication
The nurse is aware that if interventions are not taken immediately, the client's respirations will most likely result in the client's death. The nurse's actions represent: a. active anesthesia c. refusal of treatment b. euthanasia d. utility
A patient has been admitted to the nursing unit with a diagnosis of chronic renal failure. She will be dialyzed for the first time tomorrow morning. Which of the following are appropriate nursing interventions for the patient? Select all that apply
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A smooth gliding stroke used to relax soft tissues during labor is called ____________________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word