The signs and symptoms of uremia begin to appear when 50% of renal function is lost
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
False
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A nurse provides teaching for a 25-year-old patient who will receive mitoxantrone [Novantrone] for worsening relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis. Which statement by the patient indicates a need for further teaching?
a. "I may experience cardiac side effects several years after receiving this drug." b. "I should report fever, chills, cough, and hoarseness immediately." c. "I will need an infusion of this medication once weekly." d. "I will need a liver function test and a pregnancy test before each dose."
Which referrals does the nurse make for an older adult client who is being discharged with esophageal cancer? (Select all that apply.)
a. IV infusionist b. Home health aide c. Medicare or Medicaid d. Meals on Wheels e. Housecleaning service f. Transportation to and from treatment
A client has undergone radiation treatment to the chest for lymphoma. Of the following, what is the most likely complication for which the nurse would assess?
a. esophageal stricture b. xerostomia c. diarrhea d. nausea
A patient is diagnosed with a gram-negative infection. The patient is prescribed an aminoglycoside. What is the action of an aminoglycoside?
A) It binds irreversibly to 30S ribosomes. B) It blocks DNA replication. C) It destroys the cell wall structure. D) It increases white blood cells.