The nurse is planning care to prevent complication for a client with multiple myeloma. Which intervention is most important for the nurse to include?
A) Safety precautions during activity.
B) Assess for changes in size of lymph nodes.
C) Maintain a fluid intake of 3 to 4 L per day.
D) Administer narcotic analgesic around the clock.
Answer: C) Maintain a fluid intake of 3 to 4 L per day.
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A 15-year-old boy was previously active in a band and saved money to buy a special guitar. What would a nurse assess as an early sign of depression in this boy?
a. He gives up the band to spend time with his girlfriend. b. He spends all of his time at the library studying to qualify for the honor society. c. He gives his guitar away and spends his time listening to music in his room. d. He withdraws all of his money out of the bank to buy an expensive leather jacket.
A health care provider prescribes sertraline (Zoloft) PO, 50 mg, daily, for a child with depression. The medication label states: "Sertraline (Zoloft) oral concentrate, 20 mg/1 ml." The nurse prepares to administer one dose. How many milliliters
should the nurse prepare to administer one dose? Fill in the blank. Record your answer to one decimal place.
Which of the following best describes a nonprescription medication?
1. is best used under the supervision of a health care provider 2. is potentially habit-forming, either psychologically or physically 3. has a high potential for abuse 4. can enhance health or treat minor illnesses
The new community health nurse is compiling information about the community and wants to understand more about services to maintain and promote health. What entity should the nurse access to learn this information?
1. Chamber of commerce 2. Public and university libraries 3. Recreational directors 4. Teachers and school nurses