A patient with chronic renal failure is prescribed filgrastim (Neupogen). What is the effect of filgrastim (Neupogen)?
A) Decreases neutropenia related to chemotherapy
B) Decreases white blood cells related to infection
C) Decreases growth of blood vessels due to ischemia
D) Decreases platelet count related to bleeding
A
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As part of presurgical teaching for patients who are about to undergo a coronary artery bypass graft, a nurse is performing an education session with a group of surgical candidates
Which of the following teaching points best conveys an aspect of the human circulatory system? A) "The blood pressure varies widely between arteries and veins and between pulmonary and systemic circulation." B) "Only around one quarter of your blood is in your heart at any given time." C) "Blood pressure and blood volume roughly mimic one another at any given location in the circulatory system." D) "Left-sided and right-sided pumping action on each beat of the heart must equal each other to ensure adequate blood distribution."
The nurse caring for patients using continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) knows what about treatment effectiveness?
a. Effectiveness depends on compliance. b. It's too expensive for many older adults. c. It is rarely effective for sleep apnea. d. Complicated settings make it hard to use.
Which important points should the nurse teach a patient about using herbal preparations? Select all that apply
a. Check active and inactive ingredients. b. Discontinue use if side effects or adverse effects occur. c. Buying from online sources is preferable and cheaper. d. Avoid herbals during pregnancy and breast-feeding. e. Inform your health care provider about the use of herbals.
The nurse is caring for an older adult female whose only income is a small pension. A treatment goal for the patient is to lose 25 pounds, which may help reduce her blood pressure. The nurse finds that although the patient is eager to lose weight, she didn’t buy the recommended food because it was too expensive. The main reason this patient is not meeting her treatment goal is:
A. she did not understand what to do B. she does not believe the pan should be carried out C. she believes something should be done, but does not implement the plan D. she believes something should be done, but does not have money to do it