Which health problem is most likely to occur in people who have myelodysplastic syndrome?
A. Acute leukemia
B. Polycythemia vera
C. Hodgkin's lymphoma
D. Acute myocardial infarction
A
Although not "officially" a type of cancer, MDS has cancer-like features and is considered to be a precursor to cancer. Like cancer, MDS arises from a single population of abnormal cells. About 30% of all clients with MDS do eventually progress to acute leukemia.
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When providing report to the oncoming shift, which of the following data would the nurse exclude from the change of shift report?
1. Mr. Timby received 50 mg of Demerol IM at 0430. 2. Mrs. Buxtom's vital signs were stable throughout the night. 3. Mr. Lynn and Mr. Jones were discharged tonight. 4. Mr. Shelby's wife assists in giving care to her husband.
The nurse identifies a nursing diagnosis of Diarrhea for a client being started on cholinergic drug therapy. Which of the following would the nurse most likely include in the client's plan of care? Select all that apply
A) Ensure that the client has readily available access to the bathroom. B) Evaluate the number, frequency, and consistency of the stools. C) Contact the primary health care provider for an order to switch to another cholinergic drug. D) Limit the client's fluid intake to 1000 mL per day. E) Maintain the client on strict bed rest.
What type of management was emphasized in the human relations era of management?
A) Participatory B) Authoritarian C) Democratic D) Laissez-faire
When reporting signs and symptoms to your supervisor, you should
A. always state your opinion. B. report your assumptions. C. report objectively. D. report subjectively.