Which chemotherapy problem, experienced by a patient after the first round of chemotherapy, do you report to the prescriber to reduce the chemotherapy dose or delay the next treatment?
a. Productive cough and fever
b. Loss of scalp and body hair
c. Moderate nausea/vomiting
d. Fatigue and increased sleep time
ANS: A
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A) The nurse is morally obligated to care for the client unless the risk exceeds responsibility. B) The nurse has the responsibility to ensure the client gets adequate medical care. C) The client has the right to choose not to disclose his or her condition to staff. D) The client is morally bound to disclose every aspect of his or her condition to staff.
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1. 2 weeks 2. 4 weeks 3. 2 months 4. 6 months
A 32-year-old man applied for admission to a nursing home because he was no longer able to care for himself at his home. Without knowing any more about his problems, why is he probably seeking admission?
A. Arthritis or an orthopedic impairment B. Paralysis, including speech impairment C. Senility or Alzheimer's disease D. Spinal cord injuries or severe multiple sclerosis