A client asks the nurse how epoetin alfa (Procrit) is related to their chemotherapy. Which response should the nurse provide?
A. "This prescription is administered to enhance the effectiveness of the chemotherapy."
B. "This prescription helps to counteract the nausea and vomiting caused by chemotherapy."
C. "This prescription will stimulate the immune system to help kill the cancer cells."
D. "This prescription will help prevent anemia that can be caused by your chemotherapy."
Answer: D
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The nurse is caring for a patient who states that he does not believe in the existence of God. The nurse realizes that this person:
a. is not a spiritual person. b. is an agnostic. c. believes that people bring meaning into the world. d. finds meaning in life through work and relationships.
What instruction does the nurse give the client as the nasogastric tube is being removed?
What will be an ideal response?
The client is being discharged with nitroglycerin (Nitrostat). What should the nurse include in the client education?
1. "Your chest pain should go away with one tablet." 2. "If your chest pain doesn't go away after three tablets, call 911; you might be having a heart attack." 3. "If your chest pain doesn't go away with one tablet, you can repeat the dose as many times as you need to." 4. "Be sure to call 911 before you take any tablets."
Virtual simulation is a new tool that is gaining in popularity and use, both in online courses and in the traditional classroom. How is virtual simulation more advantageous over actual hands-on clinical experience?
A) Provides each student the same opportunity to participate in high-risk, low-occurring events B) Enables the instructor an easier method to grade the student's activities C) Provides a method for the student to study for examinations D) Ensures each student knows the material well