The nursing staff of an oncology unit cautions visitors to be free of infections prior to visiting patients. The rationale for this precaution is because chemotherapy and decreased bone marrow production can cause:
1. hemorrhage.
2. neutropenia.
3. edema.
4. hypovolemia.
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Neutropenia occurs when the total number of neutrophils is abnormally low, putting the pa-tient at increased risk for infection.
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Which of the following would the nurse include when teaching an adolescent about tinea pedis?
A) "Keep your feet moist and open to the air as much as possible." B) "Dry the area between your toes really well." C) "Wear nylon or synthetic socks every day." D) "Go barefoot when you are in the locker room at school."
Which of the following is most true of older widowers?
a. they may focus more on themselves b. they have an increased self esteem c. they may lose interest in social activities d. they experience a heightened sense of sexuality
A 187-pound patient presents to the emergency department after a motor vehicle accident. The patient is confused, has a superficial cut on the head, a bruised abdomen, and a compound frac-ture of the right femur
The patient's vital signs are: P–122/minute, R–32/minute, BP–100/51, and T–99.0° F. Based on these findings, the nurse should prepare to administer which of the fol-lowing intravenous solutions? a. 0.9% NaCl b. D5W c. 3% NaCl d. D5NS
Before administering enteral feeding, the nurse can ensure proper tube placement by
a. asking the client to swallow. b. auscultating the stomach as 10 ml of water is injected. c. extracting stomach contents from the tube. d. holding the end of the tube under water to check for bubbling.