Psychopharmacology Neuroscientific Basis

Psychopharmacology Neuroscientific Basis a nurse is caring for a patient admitted for non-hodgkin's lymphoma and chemotherapy. The pt reports nausea, flank pain, and muscle cramps. What action by the nurse if most important? a- order for serum electrolytes and uric acid b- increase pt's IV infusion rate c- instruct CNA to strain all urine d- administer an IV antiemetic - answer-A- serum electrolytes and uric acid symptoms are consistent with tumor lysis syndrome Pt. in the oncology clinic reports her family is frustrated at her ongoing fatigue 4 months after radiation therapy for breast cancer. What response by the nurse is most appropriate? a- are you getting adequate rest and sleep each day? b- it is normal to be fatigued even for months afterward c- this is not normal and ill let your primary health care provider know d- try adding more vitamins B and C to your diet - answer-B- normal to be fatigued radiation-induced fatigue can be debilitating and can last for months A pt is receiving chemotherapy through a peripheral IV. What action by the nurse is most important? A- assessing the IV site and blood return every hour B- educating the client on side effects C- monitoring the client for nausea D- providing warm packs for comfort - answer-A- assess the IV site for local tissue destruction caused by extravasation a pt has a platelet count of 9800. What action by the nurse is most appropriate? a- asses the client for calf pain, warmth, and redness b- instruct the pt to call for help to get out of bed c- obtain cultures as per the faculty's standing policy d- place the client on protective isolation precautions - answer-B- instruct the pt to call for help to get out of bed -low platelets mean high risk for serious bleeding episodes A nurse works with clients who have alopecia from chemotherapy. What action by the nurse takes priority?