A nurse is preparing a chemotherapy infusion to be administered to a client with a diagnosis of Hodgkin's disease. Which precaution should the nurse take while working with this intravenous (IV) infusion?

A. Wearing gloves and a mask
B. Wearing gloves and a gown
C. Wearing gloves, a mask, and eye protection
D. Wearing gloves, a mask, and a head covering


Ans: C. Wearing gloves, a mask, and eye protection

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Upon being told of her father's death, the daughter cries out, "No! Oh, God, no!" The nurse recognizes this behavior as an example of the grief stage of:

a. anger. b. bargaining. c. denial. d. prayer.

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When a person's sleep cycle is broken, which of the following occurs?

a. A new sleep cycle starts with non-rapid eye movement (NREM) sleep. b. A new sleep cycle starts with rapid eye movement (REM) sleep. c. The new sleep cycle involves more vivid dreaming. d. The new sleep cycle is more restorative than the one that was interrupted.

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The nurse discovers on the preoperative assessment that the patient has a condition that would require increased amounts of general anesthesia. The condition is ____________________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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A lobbyist for the ANA has contacted many nurses to find out their opinions on health care reform. Following receipt of the information, the lobbyists put together information in aggregate form

Additionally, the lobbyist requested that all nurses write their elected officials. What is the most effective weapon for the lobbyist? A) Letter writing B) Constituent pressure C) Personal visit D) E-mail

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