What is the most commonly reported symptom of cancer treatment?
a. Nausea
b. Fatigue
c. Hair loss
d. Weight loss
Answer: b. Fatigue
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A patient admitted to the eating disorders unit has yellow skin, the extremities are cold, and the heart rate is 42 bpm. The patient weighs 70 pounds; height is 5 feet 4 inches
The patient is quiet during the assessment saying only, "I will not eat until I lose enough weight to look thin.". Select the best initial nursing diagnosis. a. Anxiety related to fear of weight gain b. Disturbed body image related to weight loss c. Ineffective coping related to lack of conflict resolution skills d. Imbalanced nutrition: less than body requirements related to self-starvation
The nurse is caring for a patient who comes to the clinic with tinea corporis, for which the prescriber orders clotrimazole. What education about this medication should the nurse provide?
a. "Use the medication over the entire body once a week for 1 month." b. "Sun exposure will delay the drug's effects." c. "Continue the therapy for at least 1 week after the symptoms have cleared up." d. "This drug is effective after a single application."
During the course of client care, a client reports having an abortion but no one else in the family knows. Which term best describes this situation?
A) Information consent B) Privacy C) Information security D) Confidentiality
The nurse is preparing a client who is undergoing a cardiac catheterization to check for congenital heart defects. Which of the following accurately describes a nursing consideration for this procedure?
A) State that the procedure will be painful, but pain medication will be given, as needed. B) Warn the client that a "fluttering" may be felt in the heart as the catheter passes. C) Tell the client that a general anesthetic will be given during the procedure. D) Check the client's peripheral pulses every 30 minutes for an hour after the test.