The nursing care plan for a client receiving tamoxifen for the treatment of breast cancer would include
a. assisting the client in coping with hot flashes.
b. decreasing sodium intake.
c. encouraging milk products to increase calcium intake.
d. increasing fluid intake.
A
Tamoxifen causes hot flashes and is considered to be teratogenic. However, it is usually well-tolerated.
You might also like to view...
Which of the following behaviors should the nurse anticipate in the client with anorexia nervosa?
1. Positive self-image 2. Constant over-eating 3. Obsessive rituals 4. Little anxiety regarding food
Nursing students who scored in the top 5% on the examination studied in small groups, attended class 100% of the time, took frequent rest breaks during study sessions, and ate a balanced diet for 1 week before the examination
What type of audit does this data come from? A) Structure audit B) Process audit C) Outcome audit D) Concurrent audit
The nurse at the student health center is seeing a group of nursing students who are interested in reducing their stress level. The nurse identifies guided imagery as an appropriate intervention. What does guided imagery involve?
A) The use of progressive tensing and relaxing of muscles to release tension in each muscle group B) Using a positive self-image to increase and intensify physical workouts in the gym, which decreases stress C) The mindful use of a word, phrase, or visual image, which allows oneself to be distracted and temporarily escape from stressful situations D) The use of music and humor to create a calm and relaxed demeanor, which allows escape from stressful situations
The nurse is instructing a client on walking with crutches using a three-point gait. Which instruction is correct?
a. Move the right crutch forward, then the left foot, followed by the left crutch, and finally the right foot. b. Move the right crutch and the left foot forward together and then the left crutch and the right foot forward together. c. Move the crutches and weak leg forward together, then move the weight-bearing leg forward. d. Move the crutches forward, then swing the legs forward together.