A 4-year-old has developed acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL). Nursing care for the child with ALL involves taking axillary, rather than rectal, temperatures because the child
A) is anemic.
B) has a low white blood cell count.
C) has a low platelet count.
D) is prone to diarrhea.
C
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A middle-aged patient was diagnosed with major depression after a suicide attempt several months ago and has failed to respond appreciably to treatment with SSRIs. As a result, his psychiatrist has prescribed phenelzine
When planning this patient's subsequent care, what nursing diagnosis should the nurse prioritize? A) Risk for Ineffective Peripheral Tissue Perfusion related to cardiovascular effects of phenelzine B) Risk for Constipation related to decreased gastrointestinal peristalsis C) Risk for Infection related to immunosuppressive effects of phenelzine D) Risk for Injury related to drug–drug interactions or drug–nutrient interactions
A client taking medication for his mental illness develops a profound sense of restlessness and an
uncontrollable need to be in motion. The nurse can correctly hypothesize that these symptoms are related to the drug's a. dopamine-blocking effects. b. anticholinergic effects. c. endocrine-stimulating effects. d. ability to stimulate spinal nerves.
The couple at 12 weeks' gestation has been told that their fetus has sickle cell disease. Which statement by the couple indicates that they are adequately coping?
A. "We knew we were both carriers of sickle cell. We shouldn't have tried to have a baby." B. "If we been healthier when we conceived, our baby wouldn't have this disease now." C. "Taking vitamins before we got pregnant would have prevented this from happening." D. "The doctor told us there was a 25% chance that our baby would have sickle disease."
The nurse is reviewing the functions of the hospital support departments with new employees
Based on information provided, which employee gave the best response to which support service handles the processing of entry and exit of clients in a healthcare facility? A) Palliative care service B) Administration department C) Intermediate care department D) Admissions department