A 30-year-old female client is receiving antineoplastic chemotherapy. Which of the following symptoms should especially concern the nurse when caring for her?

• A.Respiratory rate of 16 breaths/min
• B.Pulse rate of 80 bpm
• C.Complaints of muscle aches
• D.A sore throat

Comment: *

Name: *

Email: *

Verification: *

A 25-year-old client believes she may be pregnant with her first child. She schedules an obstetric examination with the nurse practitioner to determine the status of her possible pregnancy. Her last menstrual period began May 20, and her estimated date of confinement using Nägele's rule is:

• A.March 27
• B.February 1
• C.February 27
• D.January 3

Comment: *

Name: *

Email: *

Verification: *

A client takes warfarin (Coumadin) 15 mg po daily. To evaluate the medication's effectiveness, the nurse should monitor the:

• A.prothrombin time (PT)
• B.partial thromboplastin time (PTT)
• C.PTT-C
• D.Fibrin split products

Comment: *

Name: *

Email: *

Verification: *

To appropriately monitor therapy and client progress, the nurse should be aware that increased myocardial work and O2 demand will occur with which of the following?

• A.Positive inotropic therapy
• B.Negative chronotropic therapy
• C.Increase in balance of myocardial O2 supply and demand
• D.Afterload reduction therapy

Comment: *

Name: *

Email: *

Verification: *

A client was exhibiting signs of mania and was recently started on lithium carbonate. She has no known physical problems. A teaching plan for this client would include which of the following?

• A.Regular foods should be eaten, including those that contain salt, such as bacon, ham, V-8 juice, and tomato juice.
• B.Restrict fluids to 1000 mL/day.
• C.Restrict foods that contain salt or sodium.
• D.Discontinue the medication if nausea occurs.

Comment: *

Name: *

Email: *

Verification: *