A patient has received a large amount of chemotherapy to treat leukemia. The patient develops gastrointestinal upset, hypertension, and paresthesias. What syndrome is the patient developing?
A) Fröhlich's syndrome
B) Epidermal nevus syndrome
C) Irritable bowel syndrome
D) Lysis syndrome
D
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Which nursing intervention best addresses the need for social support demonstrated by an older adult couple who will be assuming responsibility for the raising of two grandchildren
a. Facilitating a support group for children being raised by grandparents b. Helping the grandparents express their feeling regarding this unexpected role change c. Offering a monthly parenting class for this cohort of grandparents d. Suggesting couple's therapy to assist in managing any new stress on their marriage
The severity and duration of trauma symptoms depends greatly on:
a. The duration of the traumatic experience b. The type of traumatic experience c. The individual’s tolerance level d. The individual’s reaction
Which neurons have the capacity for regeneration?
a. Unmyelinated neurons in the brain b. Myelinated neurons in the spinal cord c. Myelinated peripheral neurons d. Postganglionic motor neurons
A client with intractable acute pain is undecided about the use of epidural pain management. What should the nurse explain about epidural analgesia? Select all that apply
1. "The chance of becoming addicted to pain medication is lower.". 2. "The effects of pain medication last much longer when this route is used.". 3. "The dose of medication can be lower because it isn't metabolized in the liver.". 4. "The narcotic moves quickly into the spinal cord and blocks the reception of pain.". 5. "The risk of developing side effects from pain medication is eliminated this route.".