The nurse is monitoring a patient -ho has been receiving aldesleukin (IL-2) (Proleukin) for treatment of malignant melanoma. Which adverse effect, if noted on assessment, is of primary concern? a )Chillsb )Fatiguec) Headached )Fluid retention

Which person is receiving preventative care A) an 19 year old male is treated for depression by his pediatrician B) a 20 year old female develops a rash on her leg and visit a local clinic C) a 79 year old male takes daily medication for high blood pressure D) a 51 year old female schedule an annual screening for cancer

3  A  Diagnosis-Related Group is determined by the following, excluding the patient: a) A Secondary diagnosis B) Principal procedure c) Principal diagnosis D.) Discharge diagnosis

2/50 Which statement is not true about allergies: a) An allergic reaction should be reported immediately to your supervisor and the resident's physician b) jA resjident may developj an allergic type reaction to a medication, even though he took it successfully in the past c) Allergic reactions would never be life threatening « Back

A toddler is admitted to the pediatric unit with a diagnosis of croup. The nurse anticipates implementing which intervention to relieve respiratory distress associated with croup? a) Administration of oral antibiotics b) Administration of antipyretics c) Administration of corticosteroids d) Placement of a warm compress on the chest

A community health nurse is conducting a tuberculosis (TB) screening clinic at a homeless shelter. Which assessment finding would indicate a positive TB skin test? a) Redness and swelling at the injection site measuring 3 mm in diameter b) Induration at the injection site measuring 6 mm in diameter c) Absence of any reaction at the injection site d) Blister formation at the injection site

Which nursing action is essential in the prevention of pressure ulcers? A) Keeping the patient in one position B) Frequent skin assessments and repositioning C) Applying high-pressure mattresses D) Limiting fluid and nutritional intake

A 42-year-old man is diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia (AML). He is scheduled for an allogeneic stem cell transplant. Which pre-transplant assessment is the HIGHEST priority for the nurse? a) Assessing emotional readiness for the transplant b) Verifying donor-recipient human leukocyte antigen (HLA) compatibility c) Performing a comprehensive dental evaluation d) Obtaining baseline pulmonary function tests (PFTs)

The nurse knows that an antitussive cough medication would be the best choice for which patient? a) A patient with a productive coughb )A patient with chronic paranasal sinusitisc )A patient who has had recent abdominal surgeryd) A patient who has influenza

A patient with a history of hypertension is prescribed enalapril. The nurse should monitor for which potential adverse effect of this medication? a) Hyperkalemia b) Hypertension c) Hypoglycemia d) Dry cough.