A patient with a diagnosis of late-stage bladder cancer has experienced a steady decline in his platelet counts, which are currently 18,000/mm3 (0.018 × 1012/L)
Which of the following nursing actions best accommodates the health risks associated with this laboratory finding?
A) Encouraging the patient to eat as many protein sources as possible and providing multivitamins
B) Organizing the patient's activities to allow for frequent rest breaks and teaching him about the correct use of assistive devices
C) Encouraging the patient to increase his fluid intake and providing stool softeners
D) Reminding the patient of the importance of diligent handwashing and the need to avoid common areas
C
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A) Limit the amount of foods high in fiber B) Increase potassium chloride in the diet C) Calcium should be 1300 mg daily D) Increase sodium in the diet
The nurse is caring for a patient scheduled for surgery who is to receive a barbiturate as part of the planned balanced anesthesia
What drugs, if taken by the patient, could result in a clinically important drug–drug interaction with the barbiturate? (Select all that apply.) A) Thyroid hormone B) Ibuprofen C) Oral contraceptive D) Theophylline E) Anticoagulant
People of like age who usually engage in negative behaviors or destructive actions, such as tagging, vandalism, and turf wars are known as
1. gangs. 2. peer groups. 3. social groups. 4. therapy groups.
Reimbursement for delivery of health-care services has not changed in the last 10 years
Indicate whether the statement is true or false