A pt os diagnosed with kidney cancer and the HCP recommends the best therapy. which treatment does the nurse anticipate teaching the pt about?
a. chemotherapy
b. surgical removal
c. hormonal therapy
d. radiation therapy
Answer: b. surgical removal
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Many head-injured patients are restless and thrash around in bed. What is the nurse's best intervention for preventing injury?
A) Restrain the patient. B) Administer a narcotic analgesic. C) Arrange for friends and family members to sit with the patient. D) Pad the side rails.
The nurse is teaching a patient who is taking
colchicine for the treatment of gout. Which instruction will the nurse include during the teaching session? a. "Fluids should be restricted while on colchicine therapy." b. "Take colchicine with meals." c. "The drug will be discontinued when symptoms are reduced." d. "Call your doctor if you have increased pain or blood in the urine."
Which of the following antimigraine drugs is available in parenteral, oral, and inhalation forms?
A. Topamax B. Imitrex C. Tegetrol D. Namenda
The nurse is reinforcing teaching provided to a patient with a peptic ulcer. Which patient statement indicates understanding of the medication ranitidine (Zantac)?
a. "It clings to the ulcer." b. "It coats your stomach." c. "It neutralizes stomach acid." d. "It reduces production of gastric acid."