Which signs or symptoms should the nurse report immediately because they indicate thrombocytopenia secondary to cancer chemotherapy? Select all that apply.
A. Bruises
B. Fever
C. Petechiae
D. Epistaxis
E. Pallor
Answer:
A. Bruises
C. Petechiae
D. Epistaxis
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A. Instruct client to use a mild laxative daily. B. Maintain fluid intake of 1000mL/day C. Instruct client to perform physical activity based on his/her ability. D. Encourage 6 small feeding daily to stimulate GI motility and prevent constipation.
A patient hospitalized in a long-term rehabilitation facility is immobile and requires mechanical ventilation with a tracheostomy. She has a pressure area on her coccyx measuring 5 cm by 3 cm. The area is covered with 100% eschar
What would the nurse identify this as? a. Stage II pressure ulcer b. Stage III pressure ulcer c. Stage IV pressure ulcer d. Unstageable pressure ulcer
When providing care,
A) do whatever is instructed by your supervisor without question. B) always respect the patient and her belongings. C) never allow a patient to refuse a procedure. D) scope of practice is not an issue.
The nurse is caring for a school-age female patient diagnosed with leukemia. Using Piaget's cognitive theory of development, in which way should the nurse interact with this patient? (Select all that apply.)
1. Give clear information regarding treatment. 2. Recognize and respect her need for increased privacy. 3. Show the child items or equipment that will be used in treatment. 4. Assess for and encourage the child to participate in favorite activities. 5. Provide opportunity to touch or play with medical equipment prior to assessments and procedures.