A nurse is screening patients that the plastic surgeon is considering for phototherapy. Which patient should the nurse exclude?
a. A 34-year-old woman with lupus erythe-matosus
b. A 5-year-old child with pneumonia
c. A 60-year-old man with a pacemaker
d. A 23-year-old woman who is 3 months' pregnant
A
Persons with lupus erythematosus should avoid exposure to UV light.
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A patient's chemotherapy regimen has been deemed successful, but the patient is experiencing debilitating nausea and vomiting. These adverse effects should signal the nurse to the possibility of what nursing diagnosis?
A) Acute pain B) Adult failure to thrive C) Ineffective therapeutic regimen management D) Imbalanced nutrition: less than body requirements
A patient is admitted to the hospital for chemotherapy and has severe mucositis. What action by the nurse is best?
a. Provide frequent oral care with saline. b. Have the family bring the favorite mouthwash. c. Document the patient's oral assessment. d. Ensure teeth are brushed with a firm toothbrush.
The school nurse recommends to a family that they consider the use of an outpatient clinic for the upcoming tonsillectomy of their child because the advantages of this service are: (Select all that apply.)
a. Reduction of risk of infection b. Less stress to the child c. Reduced cost d. Requires no insurance coverage e. No prolonged separation of the child from the family
An enema is given
A. to remove feces from the colon and rectum. B. to flush the stomach before surgery. C. to cleanse the stoma and ostomy. D. immediately after a meal.