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What is the second leading cause of death in woment?
A. breast cancer
B. cervical cancer
C. lung cancer
D. ovarian cancer - ANS :A. breast cancer
A client presents with sign and symptoms that are often associated with lung cancer. Which clinical manifestations
does the nurse expect to observe in the client? SATA
A. Peripheral edema
B. Hypothermia
C. Chest tightness
D. Frank hemoptysis
E. hoarseness - ANS :c, d, e
A client was recently diagnosed with laryngeal cancer. When the nurse begins taking the clients history. The client
asks.'' Did you know that I have throat cancer and may not survive? What is the appropriate nursing response?
a. Tell me more about your concerns
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b. Have you told your family yet?
c. Are you having difficulty swallowing
d. Why are you so worried about not surviving - ANS :a. tell me more about your concerns
Anxiety is common among client who are diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Which of the
following intervention can assist in reducing a client anxiety? (Select all that apply)
A. Written plan for dealing with anxiety
B. Professional counseling
C. Relaxation techniques
D. Starting a vigorous exercise routine
E. Plan out periods of rest throughout the day - ANS :a, b, c, e
A 27-year-old female with a history of sickle cell disease (SCD) comes to the ED with abdominal pain that is rated as a
"9" on a 0-to-10 scale. Physical assessment shows that she is grimacing and guarding her abdomen and has a fever of
103º F, a pale yellow hard palate, and several very small ulcers on her lower extremities.
What is the priority problem that the nurse must immediately address?
A.Acute pain
B.Hyperthermia
C.Potential for infection
Decreased tissue perfusion - ANS :ANS: A (Acute Pain)
The patient's pain must be controlled first and foremost. All other problems can be addressed after the acute pain is
managed.
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Thirty minutes later, the patient is diagnosed with acute sickle cell crisis. She continues to have pain.
Which drugs does the nurse anticipate would be prescribed for pain control at this time? (Select all that apply.)
A.Meperidine IV push prn
B.Acetaminophen orally or rectally
C.Hydromorphone IV push scheduled doses
D.Morphine sulfate IV push scheduled doses
E.Morphine sulfate SR orally or IM scheduled doses - ANS :ANS: C, D (.Hydromorphone IV push scheduled doses,
Morphine sulfate IV push scheduled doses)
A patient in sickle cell crisis often starts with at least 48 hours of IV analgesia. Morphine and hydromorphone
(Dilaudid) are given IV on a regular schedule, or using a patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) pump. Once relief is
obtained, the IV dose can be tapered and oral drugs may be given. PRN dosages should be avoided because they do
not provide adequate pain relief. IM injections should be avoided because absorption is impaired by poor perfusion
and sclerosed skin.
Three hours later, the patient is admitted to the acute medical care unit. Laboratory studies for the patient are
ordered.
Which result does the nurse anticipate?
A.Hct 40%
B.HbS 90%
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C.WBC 7000/mm3
Total bilirubin 0.5 mg/dL - ANS :ANS: B (Hbs 90%)
The HbS is reflective of a patient with sickle cell disease (SCD). Patients with SCD usually have low Hct, high WBC, and
high total bilirubin. The other values shown here are within normal limits.
The provider's orders include hydroxyurea (Droxia). Two hours later when the nurse administers the medication, the
patient asks about the purpose of this drug.
1.What is the appropriate nursing response?
2.What follow-up laboratory value would the nurse monitor while the patient is taking hydroxyurea? - ANS
:1.Hydroxyurea has been successfully used to reduce the number of sickling and pain episodes.
2.CBC—Hydroxyurea suppresses bone marrow function, so it is important to monitor complete blood counts.
Four days later, the patient is preparing for discharge.
Which teaching points would the nurse provide to the patient and her family? (Select all that apply.)
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A.Be sure to get a flu shot annually.
B.Drink at least 3 to 4 L of fluid daily.
C.Avoid temperature extremes of hot or cold.
D.Alcoholic beverages may be consumed moderately.
E.Engage in mild low-impact exercise three times a week when not in crisis. - ANS :ANS: A, B, E
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