The nurse providing education for a client who is having external radiation therapy should include which of these points?
a. Side effects are usually minimal.
b. Hospitalization is required for the duration of treatment.
c. Radiation will eradicate cancer from the body.
d. Side effects may not occur until after treat-ment is completed.
D
When external radiation is prescribed, the nurse's role is to teach the client about caring for skin around the radiation site and to help the client deal with any side effects, which most often include gastrointestinal upset or skin reactions. These side effects may not occur until after treatment is completed.
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a. Wear clean gloves b. Insert the catheter without suction c. Suction for 1 minute before removing the catheter d. Place the used catheter in a plastic shield for later use
The nurse is assessing a family to determine if they have access to adequate health care. Which of the following statements accurately describes how certain families are affected by common barriers to health care?
A) After a decade of escalation, the percentage of children living in low-income families has been on the decline since 2000. B) White, non-Hispanic children overall are more likely than African American and Hispanic children to be in very good or excellent health. C) The proportion of children between the ages of 6 and 18 who are overweight is decreasing, but a large increase is occurring in African American females. D) The overall health care plan of working families may improve access to specialty care but limit access to preventive services.
The nurse is providing care to a client who is experiencing symptoms of life-threatening shock. Which drug does the nurse anticipate to administer to this client?
1. Corticosteroids 2. Epinephrine 3. Antihistamines 4. Oxygen
When conducting informant interviews in a small community, the nurse would most likely contact
a. The state department of health for death records b. A local priest for congregation information c. Surrounding communities for crime comparison d. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for illnesses in the area