The nurse is caring for a patient on the oncology unit diagnosed with breast cancer. The nurse is comparing the side effects of anastrozole (Arimidex) and tamoxifen (Nolvadex). What is the ad-vantage of anastrozole over tamoxifen?
a. It causes fewer hot flushes.
b. It reduces nausea.
c. It causes less irritability.
d. It promotes endometrial hyperplasia.
A
Anastrozole causes fewer hot flushes than tamoxifen.
Anastrozole increases nausea and irritability.
Anastrozole does not promote endometrial hyperplasia.
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Which statements describe the adult who has achieved the successful emotional development of adulthood? (Select all that apply.)
a. The adult is able to function effectively in a stressful environment. b. The adult possesses effective intellectual and abstract problem-solving skills. c. The adult is able to adapt to growing older. d. The adult sets realistic personal and professional goals.
Category-three conflict is best demonstrated by which scenario?
1. Students compete to register early for favorite classes. 2. Two nurse's aides argue about whose turn it is to take care of a belligerent patient. 3. A husband and wife argue about the time the wife spends on her nursing studies. 4. Faculty compete for merit raises.
Directions: Calculate the IV medication and infusion rates. Use a calculator for safe dose range calculations, multiplication, and long division as desired. Verify results using DE-style equations where requested
If the order is unsafe, do not proceed with the math. Label answers. Ordered: magnesium sulfate 2.5 g per hr IV infusion, for a patient with toxemia Existing infusion rate when nurse arrives on shift: 75 mL per hr Available: magnesium sulfate (refer to label) diluted in 500 mL D5W a. Number of milliequivalents per milliliter stated on label: b. Number of milligrams per milliliter stated in fine print on right side of label: c. Total number of grams of magnesium sulfate in 50-mL vial:Number of grams per hour infusing on the infusion pump: d. DA equation: e. Evaluation:Ordered infusion rate: f. DA equation: g. Evaluation: h. Decision:
To prevent the abduction of newborns from the hospital, the nurse should:
a. Instruct the mother not to give her infant to anyone except the one nurse assigned to her that day. b. Apply an electronic and identification bracelet to mother and infant. c. Carry the infant when transporting him or her in the halls. d. Restrict the amount of time infants are out of the nursery.