A client, diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia, is receiving the first phase of chemotherapy. The nurse realizes this client is in which phase of treatment for the disorder?
1. Induction
2. Consolidation
3. Maintenance
4. Central nervous system prophylaxis
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The primary goal of therapy for this type of leukemia is complete remission with restoration of normal hematopoiesis. Induction chemotherapy is administered first. Consolidation occurs afterwards. Maintenance therapy then occurs followed by central nervous system prophylaxis.
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To establish the elements of malpractice against a nurse, which must be proved by the patient?
a. The patient must have been harmed as a result of the injury. b. The patient must have paid for the health care services. c. The patient must show evidence of mali-cious intent. d. The patient must demonstrate personal accountability.
Why are all pregnant women screened for diabetes in pregnancy?
a. Placental hormones produce insulin resis-tance. b. Increased dietary intake promotes the development of diabetes in pregnancy. c. Carbohydrate metabolism is altered in preg-nancy. d. The renal threshold for glucose is decreased in pregnancy.
After delivery, a patient is diagnosed with postpartal gestational hypertension. What care will the nurse provide to this patient? (Select all that apply.)
A) Maintain on bed rest. B) Monitor urine output. C) Instruct on the purpose of a fluid restriction D) Administer magnesium sulfate as prescribed. E) Administer antihypertensive medication as prescribed.
When caring for a client who has received recombinant tissue plasminogen activator (t-PA), for a large deep vein thrombosis (DVT), the nurse would be most concerned if the client developed which of these?
A. Small amount of blood at the IV insertion site B. Heavy menstrual bleeding C. +1 pitting edema of the affected extremity D. Client stating that the year is 1967