CANCER : Test Bank Medical- Surgical Nursing ,10th Edition
A patient with Hodgkin’s lymphoma who is undergoing external radiation therapy tells the nurse, “I am so tired I can hardly get out of bed in the morning.” Which intervention should the nurse add to the plan of care? a. Minimize activity until the treatment is completed. b. Establish time to take a short walk almost every day. c. Consult with a psychiatrist for treatment of depression. d. Arrange for delivery of a hospital bed to the patient’s home. Walking programs are used to keep the patient active without excessive fatigue. Having a hospital bed does not necessarily address the fatigue...
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medical surgical nursing 10th edition assessment and management of clinical problems
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