A nurse is assisting in developing a plan of care for the client with multiple myeloma. A priority nursing intervention for a client with multiple myeloma is which of the following?
a. coughing and deep breathing c. monitoring the red blood cell count
b. encouraging fluids d. providing frequent oral care
B
Hypercalcemia secondary to bone destruction is a priority concern in the client with multiple myeloma. The fluid is needed to assist with diluting the serum calcium level.
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a. Diabetes, family history b. Family history, smoking c. Smoking, heredity d. High cholesterol, obesity
During the admission phase, the nurse is required to assess the client and collect information for the database. The nurse can also delegate some part of the work to other ancillary staff
Which of the following can the nurse delegate to an unlicensed care provider? A) Certain aspects of the client's physical assessment B) Creating a nursing care plan C) Administering the client's medications D) Documenting the client's medical history
The nurse knows that a lethality assessment is measured by which of the following? Select all that apply
A) Being direct enough to promote effective communication B) The specificity of the plan C) Alleviating anxiety about considering suicide D) Giving the client an idea about suicide methods E) The degree of effort it takes to plan a suicide
The ANA's Nursing's Social Policy Statement identifies 6 standards of nursing practice that include
A) Planning of care. B) Quality of practice C) Collaboration D) Research