Which of the following should be done to protect the central nervous system from the invasion of malignant cells in a child newly diagnosed with leukemia?
1. Cranial and spinal radiation.
2. Intravenous steroid therapy.
3. Intrathecal chemotherapy.
4. High-dose intravenous chemotherapy.
3. Intrathecal chemotherapy.
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The brother of a client with schizophrenia says to the nurse: "I would like to help my brother, but he just doesn't seem to understand he has a serious psychological problem. He tells me he is fine and that he just gets a little weird occasionally."
The nurse should explain: 1. "This is why it is so difficult to treat, since lack of insight is a large part of the disease." 2. "Because of the stigma attached to mental illness, most people with schizophrenia won't tell others they have the disease." 3. "Many people with schizophrenia use denial as a coping mechanism." 4. "He needs to take his medications when having psychotic episodes."
Max is a nurse on the 7 PM to 7 AM shift on the orthopedic floor. He is the most experienced nurse on the unit during this shift, with 6 years of nursing experience
Max usually acts as charge nurse during his shift while caring for a group of patients. Recently, there has been an influx of new graduates working on his shift. Some nights, he is expected to orient a new nurse, act as the charge nurse, and mentor other new nurses working on the floor. He is concerned that with all of the new nurses, there are not enough mentors for all of them, resulting in less than optimal care delivery. Which type of stress is he experiencing? a. Role ambiguity b. Role incongruity c. Role overload d. Role underload
The two young people were smiling as the nurse brought in their new baby in preparation for leaving the hospital and going home. What do the new parents need?
A. A diaper bag filled with formula, baby product brochures, and lots of discount coupons B. A list of nearby stores that sell baby products and often have a gift for new parents C. Anticipatory guidance on parenting and time management D. Largest container possible of disposable diapers
The nurse researcher writing a review of literature has a great deal of information. When organizing this information into a logical progression, the nurse researcher will include which information as part of the introduction? Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. A list of the titles collected for the review 2. The credentials of the researcher 3. How the sources of information were located 4. The thesis statement 5. Ideas for future research