Which of the following would be an inappropriate action for a healthcare worker to do when caring for a patient undergoing chemotherapy?
A. Instruct the patient to avoid large crowds.
B. Instruct the patient on the principles of good hand-washing techniques.
C. Monitor the patient's temperature and report, if elevated.
D. Administer an analgesic for fever.
Answer: D
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A client receiving hemodialysis treatments wants to take a multivitamin supplement several times a day. Which direction should the nurse provide to this client?
a. "All water-soluble vitamins are removed by dialysis." b. "The most common vitamin deficiency is B12, so take that." c. "Vitamins are not toxic and extra amounts will not cause harm." d. "Avoid vitamins that are fat soluble because they are not removed by dialysis."
A healthcare provider receives notice that current reimbursement rates from Medicare are going to change. What should the provider keep in mind about reimbursement when reviewing the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 (MACRA)?
A) Focused on quantity B) Based on value and quality C) Determined by the number of beneficiaries D) Calculated according to the gross domestic product
The practitioner has ordered a liquid oral antibiotic for a toddler with otitis media. The prescription reads 1 1/2 tsp four times per day. What should the nurse consider in teaching the mother how to give the medicine?
a. A measuring spoon should be used, and the medication must be given every 6 hours. b. The mother is not able to handle this regimen. Long-acting intramuscular antibiotics should be administered. c. A hollow-handled medication spoon is advisable, and the medication should be equally spaced while the child is awake. d. A household teaspoon should be used and the medicine given when the child wakes up, around lunch time, at dinner time, and before bed.