Keep your patients' best interests in mind by thinking and acting like a family member or friend.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
False
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An oncology nurse is providing health education for a patient who has recently been diagnosed with leukemia. What should the nurse explain about commonalities between all of the different subtypes of leukemia?
A) The different leukemias all involve unregulated proliferation of white blood cells. B) The different leukemias all have unregulated proliferation of red blood cells and decreased bone marrow function. C) The different leukemias all result in a decrease in the production of white blood cells. D) The different leukemias all involve the development of cancer in the lymphatic system.
You are assessing a new clinic patient who has come in because of an unintended weight loss of 10 pounds. During the assessment, you learn that the patient has ill-fitting dentures and a limited intake of high-fiber foods
You would be aware that the patient is at risk for what problem? A) Constipation B) Dehydration C) Malabsorption of nutrients D) Inadequate caloric intake
Law enforcement authorities have notified the emergency department that several people who have been exposed to nerve gas will be arriving
The nurse manager alerts the department nursing staff to expect patients with which assessment findings? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. Muscle pain 2. Flaccid paralysis 3. Shortness of breath 4. Miosis 5. Rhinorrhea
A nurse presents a psychoeducational program to patients with bipolar disorder and their families. Information about signs of impending relapse of mania should include
a. diarrhea, thirst, and gross tremor. b. sleep disturbances and racing thoughts. c. decreased libido, anhedonia, and hypersomnia. d. delusional thinking, excessive guilt, and passivity.