A 93 year old woman is hospitalized for the treatment of gastroenteritis complicated by dehydration and hyponatremia. The nurse expects that an early symptom of hyponatremia exhibited by the client was

ataxia
hunger
thirst
weakness

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Which of these tests with frequency would the nurse expect to monitor for the evaluation of clients with poor glycemic control in persons aged 18 and older?

A glycosylated hemoglobin (A1c) should be performed during an initial assessment and during follow-up assessments, which should occur at no longer than 3-month intervals
A glycosylated hemoglobin […]

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I am now reading Eleven on Top by Janet Evanovich. It’s the latest book in her Stephanie Plum series. And Stephanie has quit her job as a bounty hunter. Which was quite shocking to me. She is now job hunting. Lula has taken over the role as bounty hunter to hilarious results.

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A 24 year old is diagnosed with Hodgkin’s disease Stage 1A. He is being treated with radiation therapy. To minimize skin damage from radiation therapy, the nursing care plan should include which of the following?

Avoid washing with water.
Apply a heating pad to the site.
Cover the area with an airtight dressing.
Avoid applying creams and powders […]

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An adult experiences severe vomiting from cancer chemotherapy drugs. Which acid-base imbalance should the nurse anticipate?

Ketoacidosis
Metabolic acidosis
Metabolic alkalosis
Respiratory alkalosis

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A 43 year old woman is undergoing chemotherapy treatment for uterine cancer. She asks the nurse how chemotherapeutic drugs work. The most accurate explanation would include which statement?

They affect all rapidly dividing cells.
Molecular structure of the DNA segment is altered.
Chemotherapy stimulates cancer cells to divide.
The cancer cells are sensitive to drug toxins.

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A woman loses most of her hair as a result of cancer chemotherapy. The nurse understands that which of the following is true about chemotherapy-induced alopecia?

New hair will be gray.
Avoid the use of wigs.
The hair loss is temporary.
Pre-chemo hair texture will return.

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An elderly woman reports that she has been using more salt on her food than she used to. This is because

her taste buds are dulled
she is confused because of her advancing age
sodium is needed to ensure adequate renal function
her body is attempting to compensate for lost fluids

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A normal sign of aging in the renal system is

incontinence
concentrated urine
microscopic hematuria
a decreased glomerular filtration rate

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Which notation on the nursing care plan reflects inappropriate care of the elderly with a hearing problem?

Face the client when speaking.
Examine the ears for cerumen.
Assess the function of the client’s hearing aid daily.
Shout loudly and clearly when talking to the client

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