An oncology nurse is aware of the risks for injury that exist around the preparation, transportation, and administration of chemotherapeutic agents. In order to reduce these risks of injury, the nurse should take which of the following actions?
A) Dispose of intravenous lines used for chemotherapy administration in a covered trash can in the patient's room.
B) Use an IV system for administration that includes needles to reduce the risk of accidental spills.
C) Prime the IV tubing with an approved IV solution rather than with the drug itself.
D) Encourage patients who have been receiving chemotherapy to use a bedside commode rather than a toilet.
C
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A client is receiving baclofen (Lioresal) for management of symptoms associated with multiple sclerosis. The nurse evaluates the effectiveness of this medication by assessing which of the following?
A) Sleep pattern B) Mood and affect C) Appetite D) Muscle spasms
When using the SBAR model to communicate with a physician, what information does the nurse offer first?
a. Statement of the problem and its probable cause b. Nurse's name, patient's name, and reason for the communication c. History of information related to and leading up to the reason for the communication d. What the nurse thinks will correct the problem or what is needed from the physician
Identify an accurate statement about the autonomic nervous system (ANS).
A. The ANS is regulated by the cerebral cortex. B. The ANS is composed of nerves that innervate the skeletal muscles. C. The ultimate purpose of the ANS is to maintain homeostasis in the body. D. The ANS is under one's conscious control.