A drug classified as a miscellaneous agent that may be used in the treatment of hepatitis B and C and some forms of cancer is:
A. acyclovir (Zovirax)
B. interferon alfa-2b (Intron A)
C. asparaginase (Elspar)
D. procarbazine HCL (Matulane)
B. interferon alfa-2b (Intron A)
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A nurse in the rehabilitation unit is caring for an older adult patient who is in cardiac rehabilitation following an MI. The nurse's plan of care calls for the patient to walk for 10 minutes 3 times a day
The patient questions the relationship between walking and heart function. How should the nurse best reply? A) "The arteries in your legs constrict when you walk and allow the blood to move faster and with more pressure on the tissue." B) Walking increases your heart rate and blood pressure. Therefore your heart is under less stress." C) "Walking helps your heart adjust to your new arteries and helps build your self-esteem." D) "When you walk, the muscles in your legs contract and pump the blood in your veins back toward your heart, which allows more blood to return to your heart."
A client with osteoarthritis tells the nurse about having difficulty walking to the bathroom first thing in the morning. Which nursing action would assist this client?
A) Suggest a family member provide the client with a bedpan. B) Discuss the option of residing in an assisted-living facility. C) Consult with Physical Therapy for an assistive walking device such as a walker or cane. D) Suggest using a bedside commode at home.
The nurse is caring for a suicidal patient who has been treated effectively with antidepressant therapy. The patient verbalizes that he feels better. The nurse is alert that the patient is most at risk for which potential complication?
a. Increased risk of self-harm b. Increased emotional fragility c. Increased potential for weight gain d. Increased activity intolerance
The postanesthesia care unit (PACU) nurse transports the inpatient surgical patient to the medical-surgical floor. Before leaving the floor, the medical-surgical nurse obtains a complete set of vital signs. What is the rationale for this nursing action?
a. The first action in a head-to-toe assessment is vital signs. b. This is done to compare and monitor for vital sign variation during transport. c. This is done to ensure that the medical-surgical nurse checks on the postoperative patient. d. This is done to follow hospital policy and procedure for care of the surgical patient.