A 38-year old woman receiving chemotherapy for breast cancer develops a Candida albicans oral infection. The nurse will anticipate the need for
a. hydrogen peroxide rinses.
b. the use of antiviral agents.
c. administration of nystatin (Mycostatin) tablets.
d. referral to a dentist for professional tooth cleaning.
c. administration of nystatin (Mycostatin) tablets.
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A nurse delegates care to an unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP). Which statement should the nurse include when delegating hygiene for a client who has a vascular access device?
a. "Provide a bed bath instead of letting the client take a shower." b. "Use sterile technique when changing the dressing." c. "Disconnect the intravenous fluid tubing prior to the client's bath." d. "Use a plastic bag to cover the extremity with the device."
A critical care nurse has reported off because of an illness. In order to provide continuity of quality nursing care, the nurse manager utilizes a nurse from a (an):
1. Outside agency. 2. Unit with a low census. 3. Decentralized internal float pool. 4. Centralized external float pool.
Which of the following would be most important to include in the teaching plan for parents of a child with pinworm?
A) "Seal the child's clothing in a plastic bag for at least 10 days." B) "Be sure your child wears shoes at all times." C) "Make sure the child washes his hands after using the bathroom." D) "After applying this special cream, leave it on for about 8 to 10 hours."
Which complication of adolescent pregnancy should the nurse plan to monitor?
a. Anemia b. Placenta previa c. Abruptio placenta d. Incompetent cervix