During treatment with zidovudine, the nurse needs to monitor for which potential adverse effect?

A. Retinitis
B. Deep vein thromboses
C. Kaposi's sarcoma
D. Bone marrow suppression


Ans: D. Bone marrow suppression

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Which clinical manifestation in a client with invasive cervical cancer alerts the nurse to the possibility of metastasis?

a. Amenorrhea b. Weight gain c. Breast tenderness d. Swelling of one leg

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Order: loxapine (Loxitane) 75 mg, IM, daily Available: How many milliliters (mL) will the patient receive?

What will be an ideal response?

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A nursing student has been admitted to a diploma nursing program and will begin classes shortly. Which characteristic is associated with a diploma nursing program?

A) Takes place exclusively in classroom and laboratory settings B) Is sponsored by a hospital C) Lasts between 12 and 15 months D) Will prepare the student to write the NCLEX-PN

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