A male client being treated for testicular cancer with chemotherapy has a decreased alpha-fetoprotein radioimmunoassay (AFP). Which nursing intervention should the nurse implement? A. Advice the client that the treatment is having a beneficial effect. B. Instruct the client to obtain prostate-specific antigen (PSA) testing. C. Inform the client that his chemotherapy dose will probably be increased. D. Discuss options for hospice care with the client and family members.

Category: Reduction of Risk Potential In assessing a 46-year-old patient with a diagnosis of Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL), who presents with fatigue, lymphadenopathy, and frequent infections, which of the following findings would the nurse least expect to be reported in the diagnostic assessment? A. Predominance of lymphoblasts B. Leukocytosis C. Abnormal blast cells in the bone marrow D. Elevated thrombocyte counts

The nurse is assessing a patient who had a thyroidectomy 12 hours ago. The patient appears anxious and reports tingling around the mouth and muscle twitching in the right hand. Which of the following actions would be a priority for the nurse to take? a. Evaluate the client's vocal quality and strength b. Check the client's most recent arterial blood gas results c. Obtain a blood specimen to check the serum calcium level d. Change the surgical dressing to assess for bleeding

NER Which physical change would the nurse expec find in a pregnant client? Select all that apply. a. Increased blood volume b. Decreased clotting factors c. Supine hypotension d. Negative Hagar sign e. Increased hemoglobin Which interventions would a pregnant client b taught regarding dietary restrictions during pregnancy? Select all that apply. a. Discard foods that have been left out at roo

1. A 50-year-old client with breast cancer is undergoing chemotherapy in a healthcare facility. Three weeks after the initiation of chemotherapy, the client experiences alopecia, fatigue, and nausea and vomiting and seems daunted by these side effects. During assessment, the client tells the nurse that she cannot bear the side effects of the therapy and would like to discontinue the treatment. What information should the nurse supply to this client?    2. A client is receiving external radiation therapy to the neck region as treatment for thyroid cancer. She complains of skin irritation. The nurse also notices a slight discoloration of the skin.a.    Based on the situation, what nursing diagnosis would be the priority for this client? b.    What other adverse effects would the nurse expect to address in this client’s plan of care?   3. A 50-year-old client is undergoing treatment for breast cancer. Her family history reveals five cases of breast cancer. She is accompanied by her…

Write a proper definition for the following: 1. Confinement 2. Stillbirth 3. Postnatal Care

A nurse is reviewing the medical records of 4 clients. The nurse should identify which of the following clients as requiring follow-up care? a. a client who received a Mantoux test 48 hr ago and has an induration b. a client who is scheduled for a colonoscopy and is taking sodium phosphate c. a client who is taking warfarin and has an INR 1.8 d. a client who is taking bumetanide and has a potassium level of 3.6 mEq/L Give typing answer with explanation and conclusion

Marge calls the office with questions about her 55-year-old husband’s upcoming physical examination. She states that he is reluctant to have an examination of his prostate gland and a PSA screening test for prostate cancer.  1. How would you respond to this phone call? 2. What have you learned about the recommendations for prostate cancer screening? 3. Why is this recommendation so important? 4. What additional information would the clinician likely offer Marge’s husband if he decides to have the PSA screening test? 5. What are the usual symptoms of prostate cancer when present? 6. Generally, what is considered the normal prostatic antigen range?

The patient has been prescribed prednisone for exacerbation of COPD. Which information should the nurse discuss with the patient? (Select all that apply).    A. The medication must be tapered before stopping   B. Drink 3 liters of fluid each day   C. Take the medication with food   D. Avoid going into the sunlight.   E. Avoid green, leafy vegetables

Discuss the nursing management for a woman experiencing a miscarriage.