As a nurse who provides care for many patients with cancer, you are aware that cancer makes patients susceptible to many other health problems. Which of the following assessments addresses the leading cause of death among patients who have cancer?
A) Assessing patients' lower legs for redness, swelling, or pain on dorsiflexion
B) Arranging for serial electrocardiograms (ECGs) or cardiac telemetry whenever possible
C) Monitoring white blood cell (WBC) counts and assessing patients' integumentary systems
D) Auscultating patients' lungs thoroughly and monitoring oxygen saturation levels
C
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An IV infusion pump is not available. When would the nurse use a macrodrip for the IV infusion?
A) Order specifies a large amount of fluid over a short time. B) A small amount of IV fluid is to be infused to a child. C) The IV infusion is to be administered over a long period. D) Microdrops per minute are too few to count accurately.
The nursing assistant is helping a client who has advanced cirrhosis with a bath and other hygiene. Which action by the assistant requires intervention by the registered nurse?
a. Helping the client apply lotion to dry skin areas b. Giving the client a basin of warm water and soap to use c. Providing a soft toothbrush for oral care d. Helping the client keep nails trimmed short
A nurse is assessing a patient and the patient's social networks. When evaluating this area, the nurse integrates knowledge that which of the following is an important component?
A) Blood relationships B) Bonding with one another C) Reciprocity D) Emotional support
If W.V.'s kidney is producing sufficient urine and he is feeling well, why is ongoing laboratory
monitoring necessary? What will be an ideal response?