Pernicious anemia is a common cause of anemia caused by folic acid deficiency
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
False
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An adolescent is receiving methotrexate chemotherapy after undergoing limb-salvage surgery for osteogenic sarcoma. The nurse knows the teen understands what to expect for the schedule of administration for leucovorin therapy if the teen says:
1. "I don't have any pain, so I won't need to take the leucovorin this time." 2. "I don't have any nausea, so I won't need the leucovorin." 3. "I'm glad I only need one dose of the leucovorin." 4. "It is important that I receive my leucovorin on time as it protects my body from the methotrexate."
A patient who is in renal failure partially loses the ability to regulate changes in pH because the kidneys:
A) Regulate and reabsorb carbonic acid to change and maintain pH B) Buffer acids through electrolyte changes C) Regenerate and reabsorb bicarbonate to maintain a stable pH D) Combine carbonic acid and bicarbonate to maintain a stable pH
The step of the nursing process in which the nurse determines the appropriate interven-tions for the identified nursing diagnosis is called:
a. Assessment. b. Planning. c. Intervention. d. Evaluation.
Which cardiovascular findings indicate to the nurse that the condition of the dying client is worsening?
A) Pulse 104 beats/minute in the morning, 62 beats/minute in the afternoon with mottled feet and ankles B) Pulse 72 beats/minute, irregular; patient confused and agitated C) Pulse 100 beats/minute, blood pressure 100/60 mm Hg, pale with poor skin turgor D) Pulse 60 beats/minute, blood pressure 90/42 mm Hg, difficult to arouse