A nurse is assessing a new client who was just admitted to the unit with cancer cachexia. The nurse is aware that cachexia is related to which of the following?
A) Glucose resistance C) Decreased protein requirement
B) Hyperalbuminemia D) Poor prognosis
D
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Cachexia is associated with decreased quality of life, poor physical function, and poor prognosis. It is characterized by insulin resistance, hypoalbuminemia, and a breakdown of body protein and fats.
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A client has been prescribed an antiarrhythmic. Which of the following points should the nurse include in the client teaching plan?
A) Decrease the dose if adverse effects occur. B) Chew the tablets well before swallowing. C) Take frequent sips of water or chew gum. D) Take the drug only on an empty stomach.
A cholinergic drug is prescribed for a patient
with a new diagnosis of myasthenia gravis, and the nurse provides instructions to the patient about the medication. What is important to include in the teaching? a. Take the medication with meals to avoid gastrointestinal distress. b. Give daytime doses close together for maximal therapeutic effect. c. Take the medication 30 minutes before eating to improve swallowing and chewing. d. Take the medication only if difficulty swallowing occurs during a meal.
A 6-year-old female is diagnosed with a bacterial infection of the respiratory system. Which of the following will most likely try to fight the antigen?
a. Antibodies b. Cytotoxic T cells c. Self-antigens d. Helper T cells