It has been determined that a patient who received hematopoietic stem cell transplantation is having poor functioning of the graft. The nurse would prepare the patient for which intervention?
1. Administration of high-dose corticosteroids
2. A second stem cell infusion
3. Administration of platelets
4. Surgery to remove the graft
Answer: 2
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The nurse understands the pathophysiology of this response and explains to the student nurse that the patient's A) anxiety level is high, and the body is trying to release endorphins. B) chemoreceptors in the carotid and aortic bodies have noticed the pH change and altered the ventilator rate. C) kidneys are not able to buffer the acid and require the help from the lungs. D) lungs are trying to excrete excess hydrogen.
Which intervention should the nurse teach the client with fibromyalgia to reduce the pain associated with the disorder?
A. "Wear gloves or mittens whenever you are outdoors in cooler temperatures." B. "Avoid weight-bearing activity when pain is present." C. "Increase the amount of sleep you receive each day." D. "Drink at least 4 liters of fluids every day."
It is important for the nurse manager to comply with certain rules of an interview. Which rule should the nurse manager follow in an interview?
a. Do not make promises. b. Stop the interview when the time is up. c. Allow interruptions so that the nurse can see how busy the floor is. d. Obviously check a clock or watch during the interview.
The client questions the nurse about CAM therapies. Which therapies are considered CAM and have been popular for centuries in treating conditions of the body and mind? (Select all that apply.)
Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. 1. Meditation has been popular for centuries in treating conditions of the body and mind. 2. Massage has been popular for centuries in treating conditions of the body and mind. 3. Steroid ointments are considered CAM. 4. OTC medications are considered CAM. 5. Chiropractic procedures have been popular for centuries in treating conditions of the body and mind.