Extreme care is used by the nursing staff when repositioning or transporting a patient with advanced multiple myeloma to prevent:
a. pain to the patient.
b. bruising and hematomas.
c. muscle spasms.
d. pathologic fractures.
D
Pathologic fractures of osteoporotic bones are an ongoing concern in the patient with multiple myeloma.
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A postoperative patient is undergoing antibiotic therapy. She has never had any problems taking medications in the past
When the nurse hung the second dose of IV antibiotics, the patient suddenly developed shortness of breath and had difficulty breathing. The nurse recognized this was most likely a(n): a. idiosyncratic reaction. b. toxic effect. c. side effect. d. anaphylactic reaction.
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a. Discuss the relationship between rheumatic fever and rheumatic carditis. What is the causative agent? b. How are the valves affected? c. Discuss testing and if there is any diagnostic test to conclusively identify rheumatic fever. d. What is the sequela to this condition?
A nurse is required to care for multiple clients in the healthcare facility. Which step
should the nurse keep in mind to allow her to provide efficient care for the clients without any difficulty? A) The nurse has to focus on clients' potential problems. B) Clients with the same health problem share a single plan. C) Every client has an individualized nursing care plan. D) The nurse seeks the physician's assistance at each stage.