A client, prescribed to begin chemotherapy, asks the nurse "How does chemotherapy work?" Which of the following should the nurse respond to this client?
1. It prevents the process of cell growth and replication.
2. It kills only cancer cells.
3. It treats the exposed area only with high-energy rays.
4. Agents are implanted in an area to inhibit cancer growth.
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Chemotherapy is the use of drugs that prevent, kill, or block the growth and spread of cancer cells. Some noncancerous cells can be damaged during chemotherapy. External radiation treats an exposed area with high-energy rays. Internal radiation uses implanted agents.
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A patient who has been depressed for the past several months presents in the clinic stating, "I'm at the end of my rope.". Which of the following inquiries would be most effective to use for assessing suicide risk?
a. "You seem very depressed and stressed. What is that like for you? What sort of feelings are you having when you say that?" b. "Tell me more about what you mean when you say you're at the end of your rope—are you thinking about killing yourself?" c. "Tell me about your family history. Do you have relatives or ancestors who suffered from depression?" d. "Tell me about your depression and being at the end of your rope; what are you thinking and feeling?"
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A 63-year-old patient who began experiencing right arm and leg weakness is admitted to the emergency department. In which order will the nurse implement these actions included in the stroke protocol?
(Put a comma and a space between each answer choice [A, B, C, D].) a. Obtain computed tomography (CT) scan without contrast. b. Infuse tissue plasminogen activator (tPA). c. Administer oxygen to keep O2 saturation >95%. d. Use National Institute of Health Stroke Scale to assess patient.
Which of the following questions by the nurse demonstrate understanding of the nursing process step of summative evaluation? Select all that apply
A) "Was the assessment completed?" B) "Were all the interventions implemented?" C) "Has adequate documentation of client's progress been completed?" D) "Were the outcome criteria demonstrated?" E) "Were interventions effective?"