A patient has been treated with cisplatin for 3 months. In addition to managing nausea and vomiting, the nurse should also monitor the patient for which adverse reaction(s)? You may select more than one answer
1. Bone marrow suppression
2. Hearing loss
3. Neurotoxicity
4. Cushing's syndrome
5. Nephrotoxicity
Correct Answers: 1, 2, 3, 5
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Vecuronium will be administered to a surgical patient to facilitate intubation and achieve balanced anesthesia. This medication induces paralysis by
A) antagonizing acetylcholine receptors at neuromuscular junctions. B) potentiating the effects of acetylcholinesterase in synapses. C) crossing the blood–brain barrier and agonizing cerebellar function. D) binding with serotonin and inhibiting its neuromuscular effects.
The nurse cares for critically ill patients in a busy trauma unit. The nurse manager has instituted a program to incorporate principles of palliative care into the care of all patients in the unit. What is the best reason for this inclusion?
A) Most of the patients in critical care will die, so palliative care will be necessary. B) Primary palliative care focuses on relief of suffering and improvement of quality of life. C) This action has been mandated by the nurse manager and must be implemented. D) Palliation is another way of managing pain control in critical care.
Thin, pearly white lesions that coalesce and are palpable on the sides of the tongue are characteristic of ____________________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
An older patient is recovering from a surgical procedure. What should the nurse do to ensure the patient is comfortable?
1. Provide warm blankets. 2. Limit movement to once every eight hours. 3. Explain all activities using a loud voice. 4. Limit fluids.