A patient experiences severe tissue damage after receiving an intravenous injection of a chemotherapy agent. This is most likely a result of:
A. problems with renal tubular reabsorption.
B. overdose of kanamycin.
C. extravasation of doxorubicin.
D. compromised liver function.
Answer: C
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a. Electrocardiogram (ECG) b. Wound inspection c. Creatinine kinase d. Computed tomography of head
The nurse is assigned to a patient who has been in the hospital for 24 hours with a diagnosis of acute alcohol intoxication. The patient states, "I am so stressed out in my marriage and with my job
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The nurse is preparing to examine a patient's posterior thorax. What will be included in this examination?
A) Auscultation of lung sounds B) Position of trachea C) Subclavicular lymph nodes D) Sternomastoid muscle strength
The nurse recognizes that children living in older housing that may contain lead-based paints may exhibit which of the following signs and symptoms? (Select all that apply.)
1. Vomiting 2. Anorexia 3. Headaches 4. Bloody urine 5. Thoracic rash 6. Swollen joints