A patient develops lysis syndrome during the administration of chemotherapy agents. Which of the following treatments is implemented to decrease the effects of lysis syndrome?
A) Administration of potassium IV
B) Administration of anti-inflammatory agents
C) Limit fluid intake and decrease IV fluid rate
D) Administer regular insulin and IV sodium bicarbonate
D
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The nurse is preparing to obtain a blood specimen via capillary heel puncture. Which of the following would be most appropriate for the nurse to do?
A) Apply a cool compress for several minutes before collection B) Elevate the extremity used after puncturing it C) Squeeze the area to facilitate specimen collection D) Wipe away the first drop of blood with dry gauze
A woman has been treated for a tumor of the left breast that has not responded to chemotherapy. The woman has just found out that she has the BRCA mutations and discusses her options with her physician
What treatment would be most difficult for this woman? A) More aggressive chemotherapy B) Left mastectomy C) Radiation therapy D) Bilateral mastectomy
Which of the following assessment questions is most likely to determine the reason an older adult client refuses to remove and brush his dentures?
1. "Why are you being difficult about cleaning your dentures?" 2. "Will you allow me to clean your denture if you don't want too?" 3. "Are you concerned about damaging your dentures if you take them out?" 4. "Do you realize the problems that can occur when your dentures aren't clean?"
An older adult complaining of anxiety is prescribed diazepam by a family physician. The physician asks the office nurse to explain to the client the problematic side effects of this medication
Which instruction about this drug would be most important for the nurse to emphasize? A) "You may experience minor urine incontinence from time to time." B) "You may find that you have temporary memory disturbances." C) "You need to use this medication cautiously because it can cause dependence." D) "You may feel dizzy and be prone to falls after taking this medication."