The nurse is aware that the MOST effective method of treating leukemia is:
a. blood transfusion c. radiation therapy
b. chemotherapy d. surgery
B
Leukemias are cancers occurring in blood-forming organs such as bone marrow. The most effective method of treating leukemia is chemotherapy.
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A patient is admitted to the unit in traction for a fractured proximal femur and requires traction prior to surgery. What is the most appropriate type of traction to apply to a fractured proximal femur?
A) Russell's traction B) Dunlop's traction C) Buck's extension traction D) Cervical head halter
Which coping skill would be helpful as a strategy for stress reduction and time management?
1. Avoid being assigned to committees at work. 2. Delegate only when it is absolutely necessary. 3. Attend a support group to help give up the need for perfection. 4. Learn to use communication skills to win conflicts at work.
A patient diagnosed with a pituitary adenoma has arrived on your unit. Based upon your initial assessment, the patient is most likely to exhibit what clinical manifestations?
A) Decreased intracranial pressure B) Headache C) Hyperthalamic disorders D) Restlessness
The nurse will plan to teach a 27-year-old female who smokes 2 packs of cigarettes daily about the increased risk for
a. kidney stones. b. bladder cancer. c. bladder infection. d. interstitial cystitis.