The client is a 56-year-old man admitted with a diagnosis of acute myelogenous leukemia (AML). He is prescribed IV cytosine arabinoside for 7 days and an infusion of daunorubicin for the first 3 days. What is the major side effect of this therapy?
A. Bone marrow suppression
B. Liver toxicity
C. Nausea
D. Stomatitis
Ans: A. Bone marrow suppression
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A patient arrives in the ED after an automobile accident. Which of the following clinical manifestations lead the nurse to suspect a pneumothorax? Select all that apply
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A 17-year-old primigravida is at 37 weeks gestation. During her pregnancy, she has not monitored her blood sugar. She is discussing her delivery options for the infant. The provider suspects the infant has macrosomia
Which of the following should the nurse anticipate? A) Schedule induction of labor today. B) Allow her to continue without plans for delivery. C) Schedule cesarean delivery at 39 weeks. D) Prepare for amniocentesis and assessment of fetal lung maturity.