Which of the following side effects should the nurse discuss with patients receiving filgrastim (neupogen)?
a) bone pain
b) fatigue
c) bleeding
d) headacne
Ans: a) bone pain
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Registered nurses who are entering the workforce will have expanded leadership responsibilities that include: (Select all that apply.)
a. serving on interdisciplinary care teams. b. being competent to work in several areas independently when dictated by patient census. c. attending a meeting to plan advanced training for unlicensed assistive personnel. d. evaluating outcomes of care that are reported to a standing committee. e. managing units with higher acuity, shorter length of stay, and more diverse patients and staff.
The nurse is admitting a client to the acute care floor. While obtaining the history, the client tells the nurse she is allergic to penicillin. Which medication, if ordered by the physician, would be safe for this client?
1. Cefaclor (Ceclor) 2. Erythromycin (E-Mycin) 3. Cefdinier (Omnicef) 4. Cephalexin (Keflex)