Which gastrointestinal tract condition can be an outcome of both chemotherapy and radiation therapy?
a. Increased cell turnover
b. Constipation
c. Stomatitis
d. Bloody stool
Ans: c. Stomatitis
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A) Married status B) Substance abuse C) Permanent employment D) Frequent use of shelters
A patient pregnant with a fetus diagnosed with Down syndrome is weighing the consequences of carrying the baby to term. Which information should the nurse consider regarding the possible concerns for a child with Down syndrome?
A) Suffer from severe retardation B) Higher risk of developing leukemia than those in the general population C) Are cognitively impaired and often threatens the safety of others in their homes and neighborhoods D) Have many needs and there are so many demands on the family that the family structure rarely holds up
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a. eat a lot in the morning and taper off by night b. vary widely in amount eaten and in foods liked and disliked from day to day c. eat consistently the same amount and type of food day by day d. eat only one preferred food at every meal day after day
A patient has been taking a potassium channel blocker for 4 weeks. Which statements would indicate to the nurse that additional time for teaching about the medication should be planned?
1. "I got some sunglasses like you said. Do you like them?" 2. "Do you have any idea what this rash on my neck and arm is?" 3. "I must be getting cataracts. I can't see anything anymore." 4. "I wear sunscreen whenever I am outdoors." 5. "I think that medicine is making my hair gray."