Adult Exam 3 Flashcards
nursing priorities for a seizure
ease the client to the floor
maintain a patent airway
obtain vitals
record seizure activity
You are caring for a client with Stage III prostate cancer. What oncological emergencies is the client at risk for?
Spinal cord compression
Thalasemmia minor may go unrecognized or undetected because it only causes mild to moderate anemia. true or false
true
Which foods are best for a client with iron deficiency anemia?
chicken, kale, whole grains
A client has been ordered to take filgastrim once a day. Which of the following demonstrates correct understanding of the medication?
“Filgastrim will help my body produce colony stimulating factors and boost my immune system”
You are caring for a client with a current history of pancreatic cancer undergoing chemotherapy.
Which of the client’s vital signs are most concerning?
Temperature 101.5 F
Blood pressure 140/80 mmHg
Heart rate 99/min
SpO2 94% on room air
Respiratory rate 16/min
temp
A client is undergoing chemotherapy and was identified at risk for tumor lysis syndrome. Which of the following actions is appropriate for the nurse to take?
Administer IV fluids prior to treatment
A client has current Stage IV lung cancer with a large mediastinal mass. Which of the following oncological emergencies is the client at risk for?
Superior vena cava syndrome
You are caring for a client with a port. Which of the following are the best ways to best prevent infection?
hand hygiene
Scrub each clave/hub for at least 15 seconds
Ensure the client bathes each day
The nurse is caring for a client with a platelet count of 40,000 platelets per mcL. Which of the following statements indicates effective teaching?
“I need to contact my provider before being involved in any contact sports”
Which of the following lab values would be decreased in a client with aplastic anemia?
Platelet count
Hemoglobin
White blood cell count
