The nurse anticipates administering which medication to treat hyperuricemia associated with tumor lysis syndrome (TLS)?
A. Recombinant erythropoietin (Procrit)
B. Allopurinol (Zyloprim)
C. Potassium chloride
D. Radioactive iodine 131
Ans: B. Allopurinol (Zyloprim)
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1. Respond immediately to what is said. 2. Always stop and listen rather than responding. 3. React forcefully and negatively to what has been said. 4. Be reactive rather than proactive.
Signs and symptoms associated with a flail chest include
a. tracheal deviation toward the unaffected side. b. jugular venous distention. c. paradoxical respiratory movement. d. respiratory alkalosis.
A client recovering from abdominal surgery tells the nurse that "something popped" in the abdominal incision. Upon inspection, the nurse finds that evisceration has occurred. The first nursing action should be to:
1. Notify the client's surgeon. 2. Cover the area with a large, saline-soaked dressing. 3. Position the client in bed with knees bent. 4. Pack the wound with nonadherent gauze.
A client is currently living in a shelter with her four children after escaping her abusive husband. Early in her stay, the client attends but does not participate in the support group held for the residents
One week later, the client speaks up and appropriately confronts another peer who has stolen her hairbrush. The group leader states, "I'm so proud of you for being assertive. You are so good!" Which technique has the leader used? A) Translating words into feelings B) Interpreting C) Giving approval D) Offering reassurance