For bisphosphonates to be optimally effective, these medications must be taken with an adequate amount of:
A. folic acid.
B. vitamin C.
C. oral calcium and vitamin D.
D. iron.
Answer: C
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A patient with cancer has a tumor composed mostly of G0 cells. When teaching this patient about the disease, the nurse will make which statement?
a. "Cells in this patient's type of tumor will proliferate rapidly." b. "Chemotherapeutic agents that are not toxic to other tissues may be used." c. "This type of tumor is especially sensitive to chemotherapy." d. "This tumor will be managed primarily with surgery."
A registered nurse is seeking employment at a hospital with magnet status after hearing about the high nurse satisfaction at this hospital. High nursing satisfaction in a hospital with magnet status rating is a result of which commonality?
1. Unlicensed assistive personnel are used to perform direct patient care such as hygiene. 2. Charge nurses direct all care by tight control of nursing services. 3. Responsibility for care of the patient rests with the primary health care provider rather than the nurse. 4. Nurses have a great deal of professional autonomy.
When assessment data show a change in the client's condition, the nurse—before changing the care plan—asks:
1. How difficult will it be to change the care plan? 2. Are the new data complete? 3. Are the new data accurate? 4. Do the new data require a change in the care plan? 5. Will the primary medical provider agree with the need to alter the care plan?