After surgery to remove a lung tumor, your patient is scheduled for chemotherapy, which will
a. selectively kill tumor cells.
b. stimulate immune cells to fight the cancer.
c. have minimal side effects.
d. kill rapidly dividing cells.
Ans: d. kill rapidly dividing cells.
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a. Encourage the client to stretch the back by reaching toward the toes. b. Massage the affected area with ice twice a day. c. Apply a heating pad for 20 minutes at least four times daily. d. Advise the client to avoid warm baths or showers.
During which phase of the nursing process does the nurse assume responsibility for delegation to the LPN/LVN and unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)?
a. Assessment b. Diagnosis c. Planning d. Implementation
If the fundus is palpated on the right side of the abdomen above the expected level, the nurse should suspect that the patient has
a. Been lying on her right side too long b. A distended bladder c. Stretched ligaments that are unable to support the uterus d. A normal involution
Which drugs are useful in the management of pulmonary artery hypertension (PAH)? (select all that apply)
a. Anoro Ellipta b. Bosentan (Tracleer) c. Cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan) d. Guaifenesin (Naldecon) e. Macitentan (Opsumit) f. Prednisone g. Riociguat (Adempas)