The nurse is reviewing the record of a client who was admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis of ovarian cancer. A client has received an unsealed radioactive isotope for treatment of thyroid cancer. Which instruction is essential for the nurse to provide the client?
| 1. |
"Flush the toilet at least 3 times after use." |
| 2. |
"Increase intake of fruits with a core, such as apples and pears." |
| 3. |
"Avoid contact with pregnant women, infants, and children for 3 months." |
| 4. |
"Use disposable eating utensils, plates, and cups for the next 6 months." |
The correct answer is option 4 that is use disposable eating utensils, plates and cups for the next 6 months.
Utensis should not be shared with anyone so for that disposable eating utensils, plates and cups for the next few months.
The nurse is reviewing the record of a client who was admitted to the hospital with...
A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a newly admitted client who is at 32 weeks of gestation. Which of the following conditions is an indication for fetal assessment using electronic fetal monitoring? A. Oligohydramnios B. Hyperemesis gravidarum C. Leukorrhea D. Periodic tingling of the fingers
A nurse is caring for a client who has a history of renal insufficiency and is taking lithium. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following? . . . . . . . . . Tolerance to the drug O Drug interaction Drug toxicity Dependence on the drug A nurse is teaching a client about the adverse effects of digoxin. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching? . . . . ....
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249. A client is scheduled to receive an oral solution of radioactive iodine (1311) In order to reduce hazards, the priority information for the nurse to include in client teaching is which of these statements? A. "In the initial 48 hours, avoid contact with children and pregnant women, and flush the commode twice after urination or defection. B. "Use disposable utensils for 2 days and if vomiting occurs with 10 hours of the dose, do so in the toilet...
48. A client is scheduled to receive an oral solution of radioactive iodine (1311). In order to co hazards, the priority information for the nurse to include in client teaching is which of these statements? in the initial 48 hours, avoid contact with children and pregnant women, and flush the commode twice after urination or defection. Use disposable utensils for 2 days and if yomiting occurs with 10 hours of the dose, do so in the toilet and flush it...
458. The nurse is caring for a client who has diagnosed with suspected acute pancreatitis. When reviewing the client’s laboratory results, the nurse determines that which finding will support the diagnosis? A. Elevated cholesterol B. Elevated serum amylase C. Decreased serum amylase D. Decreased serum bili rubin 459. The nurse working in the community health center is conducting a teaching session on the risk factors for colorectal cancer. The nurse includes which item(s) in the teaching session? Select all that...
B. order to 9. A client is scheduled to receive and solution of radioactive iodine (151 aduce hazards, the priority information for the nurse to include in client teachings which of these statements? in the initial 48 hours, avoid contact with children and pregnant women, and rush the commode twice after urination or defection." Use disposable utensils for 2 days and if vomiting occurs with 10 hours of the cose, do so in the toilet and flush it twice." Your...
A client admitted to the maternity unit is at 38 week of gestation and has bright red vaginal bleeding . It would be most important for the nurse to assess which of the following? history of bleeding at any other time during the pregnancy. complains of abdominal pain. temperature. length of time of the bleeding The nurse is receiving a prescription of a client who has acute renal failure. Which of the following prescription should the nurse clarify? computer tomography...
15-The nurse is assessing a client with suspected endometriosis. Which of the following findings would support a diagnosis of endometriosis? dyspareunia hot flashes. Weight gain amenorrhea 16-The nurse has been made aware of the following client situation. The nurse should first assess the client with 1. heart failure who has a productive cough and is anxious 2. original enteritis (Crohn's disease) who is reporting cramping abdominal pain and diarrhea. 3. idiopathic thrombocytopenic purperia (ITP) who has petechia on the...
17. After reviewing the medical record for a client who has an oral herpes simplex infection following chemotherapy, which nursing diagnosis will you address as the priority? a. Social Isolation related to anxiety about herpes infection b. Acute Pain related to the presence of extensive herpes simplex lesions c. Imbalanced Nutrition: Less than Body Requirements related to decreased oral intake d. Disturbed Body Image related to the appearance of oral lesions 18. You have just received the change-of-shift report in...
THE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM Client Profile Sriah is a 3-week-old infant who was born at 37 weeks' gestation following premature labor. She weighed 2.3 kg (5 1b, 1 oz) at birth. Her mother immigrated to the United States from Iraq 8 months ago shortly after becoming pregnant. She had studied English in her home country before immigrating. In the United States she attended prenatal classes with her husband, followed her prescribed nutritional program, and during her prenatal classes decided to breastfeed...