A patient with chronic lymphocytic leukemia is being started on oral cyclophosphamide. The nurse should instruct the patient to take the drug:
1. with food.
2. on an empty stomach.
3. 2 hours before a meal.
4. before bed.
Correct Answer: 1
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As the nurse applies pressure to the femoral artery after renal angiography, s/he is aware that a likely complication is
A) tachycardia. B) bradycardia. C) fever. D) pneumothorax.
The nurse cares for a victim of a violent assault and battery. What is the most therapeutic intervention?
a. Discourage expression of feelings until the victim enters the recoil stage. b. Use accepting, nurturing, and empathetic communication techniques. c. Educate the victim about strategies to avoid attacks in the future. d. Maintain a matter-of-fact manner, and remain objective.
A client diagnosed with hypertension should be instructed by the nurse to avoid which of the following foods?
1. Cold cuts 2. Bananas 3. Milk 4. Oatmeal
Select the example of primary prevention
a. Assisting a person diagnosed with a serious mental illness to fill a pill-minder b. Helping school-age children identify and describe normal emotions c. Leading a psychoeducational group in a community care home d. Medicating an acutely ill patient who assaulted a staff person