To prevent a patient from thinking that chemotherapy is not effective or that the cancer is spreading, the healthcare worker should inform him or her of which of the following common side effects of chemotherapy?
A. dehydration
B. alopecia
C. fatigue
D. bulimia
Answer: C
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A mother brings her 11-year-old son to the pediatric clinic for investigation of stomach complaints. The mother says that for the last two months, the child has complained of abdominal pain three to four mornings per week
The mother states the child usually complains on school days and always seems to be better by afternoon. The child was able to attend a weekend Boy Scout camp without difficulty but has missed several days of school due to complaints. The nurse would suspect which mental health disorder? 1. Separation anxiety 2. Depression 3. School phobia 4. Bipolar disorder
Hospitals are categorized by a number of different criteria, including ownership, the care that is provided, and the size of the hospital. Which of the following hospitals is funded by the federal government?
A) A county hospital B) A hospital affiliated with a university C) A Veterans Administration hospital D) A proprietary hospital
The following has been associated with cervical and anal cancer:
A. Secondary syphilis B. Human papilloma virus C. Herpes simplex D. Epstein-Barr virus
A patient who is alert is demonstrating ventricular tachycardia. The nurse should be prepared with which of the following?
1. prepare for the patient to become unconscious; might need cardioversion or defibrillation 2. obtain an arterial blood gas 3. obtain a venous blood sample for electrolytes 4. increase oxygen