Which clinical manifestation would indicate a possible side effect of oral mercaptopurine (Purinethol)?
A. Lower extremity edema
B. Tachycardia
C. Sore throat
D. Agitation
C
Mercaptopurine causes bone marrow suppression, which can predispose the client to infection. Any report of illness—sore throat, cough, or fever—should be reported.
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a. Obtaining a detailed health history of the patient's allergies and a history of asthma b. Telling the patient to sleep on his or her right side to facilitate ease of respirations c. Assessing for other signs and symptoms of paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea d. Assuring the patient that paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea is normal and will probably resolve within the next week
The nurse's research is testing Martha Rogers' Science of Unitary Human Beings. The researcher has chosen to study the growing diversity in the individual field pattern of older adults moving to an assisted living center
The study predicts that, if these patterns follow Rogers' theory and are indeed becoming more diverse, the subjects have a greater chance of adapting well to the move. What kind of reasoning is this nurse using? 1. Deductive. 2. Inductive. 3. Propositional. 4. Grand theory reasoning.
While supervising a student who is manually transferring a patient from a bed to a chair, a nurse intervenes when the student transfers the patient while
1. Twisting at the torso. 2. Standing close to the patient. 3. Using proper body mechanics. 4. Maintaining a wide base of support.
Which statement indicates the client understands discharge instructions regarding cholestyramine (Questran)?
a. "I will take Questran 1 hour before my other medications." b. "I will increase fiber in my diet." c. "I will weigh myself weekly." d. "I will have my blood pressure checked weekly."