A cancer patient who has been receiving cytotoxic drugs has been having frequent sinus infections. During planning of his care, the nurse must remember that this frequency of infections is an indication of possible
a. immunotherapy.
b. drug-induced immunosuppression.
c. delayed hypersensitivity.
d. autoimmune disorder.
B
Drug-induced immunosuppression is the most common type of secondary immunodeficiency disorder. Immunosuppression is a serious side effect of cytotoxic drugs used in cancer chemotherapy.
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1. Public policy in health care 2. Utilization of pharmacology measures 3. Ensuring only care deemed essential is provided for patients 4. Promoting compliance with hospital policy and procedures
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a. Random use b. Patient focused c. Uses logic and intuition d. Bases judgments on assumptions e. Does not require ongoing evaluation
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a. Randomized clinical trials b. Qualitative studies c. Quantitative studies d. Multiple research methods
The nurse has an adequate understanding of a tort when she makes which statement?
a. "A tort is a legal wrong committed against another person or their property." b. "A tort refers to the nurse's duty to practice within the boundaries of the nurse's role." c. "A tort is a principle concerned with being fair or just." d. "A tort refers to truth telling and not intentionally misleading patients."