A patient has been prescribed flutamide (Eulexin) for the treatment of prostate cancer. What possible side effect should the nurse remind the patient might occur?
a. Incontinence
b. Insomnia
c. Weight loss
d. Hot flashes
D
Hot flashes, ED, edema, hypertension, and confusion are some of the side effects of flutamide.
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A hospice patient is receiving opioids for treatment of cancer pain. Which laxative will best assist in the prevention of constipation?
A) Lactulose (Cephulac) B) Stimulant C) Saline D) Bulk-forming
Mr. Raymond's family has been sitting at his bedside for hours, watching over his decreased respirations. No one is speaking. Jane, the LPN, talks to the son and
a. Encourages him to go home because this might be a long process b. Encourages him to talk to his father because hearing is the last sense to go c. Encourages him to try to feed his father d. Encourages him to count the respirations to pass the time
A physician frequently approaches a nurse and complements her on her appearance, including making comments about private areas of the nurse's body. What is the nurse's initial best action?
a. Inform the nursing supervisor of the physician's behavior. b. Call the medical board to report the physician's behavior. c. Document the physician's behavior and report concerns to the chief of staff. d. Inform the physician the behavior is inappropriate and unwelcome.
The central question in any charge of malpractice is whether the prevailing standard of care was met. Which of the following are considered part of the standard of nursing care? (Select all that apply.)
a. Basic prudent nursing care is a standard. b. Health care providers determine standards of care in health care settings. c. Standards of care are never changing. d. Standards are based on the ethical principle of nonmaleficence. e. National standards of nursing practice are standards for all nurses.