A 50-year-old woman was recently diagnosed with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma (NHL) and has begun a treatment regimen that includes simultaneous radiation therapy and chemotherapy
The combination of severe symptoms and aggressive therapy has necessitated admission to the hospital. When providing care for this patient, which of the following actions should the nurse implement?
A) Encouraging frequent mobilization and independence in activities of daily living
B) Applying standard precautions conscientiously to reduce the patient's risk of infection
C) Providing meticulous skin care and turning the patient at least once every 2 hours
D) Monitoring the patient's bowel pattern and facilitating a high-fiber diet
B
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a. encourage the client to tell her mother-in-law that she (the new mother) wants to care for her infant. b. tell the client how lucky she is to have someone to help her. c. encourage the client to allow her mother-in-law to take care of the newborn. d. tell the client that everything will be okay.
What condition is an acquired hemorrhagic disorder that is characterized by excessive destruction of platelets?
a. Aplastic anemia b. Thalassemia major c. Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura d. Disseminated intravascular coagulation
A nurse is providing care for a 10-year-old child with a BMI at the 80th percentile. Which of the following best describes this child?
a. Normal weight b. Overweight c. Obese d. Morbidly obese
A(n) ________ is a drug that liquefies or breaks down tenacious mucus so it can be coughed up more easily.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).