A 22-year-old with stage I Hodgkin's disease is admitted to the oncology unit for radiation therapy. During the initial assessment, the client tells you, 'Sometimes I am afraid of dying.' Which response is most appropriate at this time?

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A 22-year-old with stage I Hodgkin's disease is admitted to the oncology unit for radiation therapy. During the initial assessment, the client tells you, 'Sometimes I am afraid of dying.' Which response is most appropriate at this time?

A. Many individuals with this diagnosis have some fears. B. Perhaps you should ask the doctor about medication. C. Tell me a little bit more about your fear of dying. D. Most people with stage I Hodgkin's disease survive.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 2 of 5

A group of clients is assigned to an RN-LPN/LVN team. The LPN/LVN is most likely to be assigned to provide client care and administer medications to which of these clients?

A. A 36-year-old client with chronic renal failure who will need a subcutaneous injection of epoetin (Procrit) B. A 39-year-old client with hemophilia B who has been admitted for a blood transfusion C. A 50-year-old client with newly diagnosed polycythemia vera who is scheduled for phlebotomy D. A 55-year-old client with a history of stem cell transplantation who will have a bone marrow aspiration

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 3 of 5

The nurse in the outpatient clinic is assessing a 22-year-old with a history of a recent splenectomy after a motor vehicle accident. Which information obtained during the assessment will be of most immediate concern to the nurse?

A. The client engages in unprotected sex. B. The client has an oral temperature of 99.7Â°F. C. The client has abdominal pain with light palpation. D. The client admits to occasional marijuana use.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 4 of 5

You are the charge nurse in an oncology unit. A client with an absolute neutrophil count (ANC) of 300/mmÂ³ is placed in protective isolation. Which staff member should you assign to provide care for this client, under the supervision of an experienced oncology RN?

A. An LPN who has floated from the same-day-surgery unit B. An RN from the float pool who usually works on the surgical unit C. An LPN with 2 years of experience on the oncology unit D. An RN who transferred recently from the ED

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 5 of 5

A client with acute myelogenous leukemia is receiving induction phase chemotherapy. Which assessment information is of most concern?

A. Serum potassium level of 7.8 mEq/L B. Urine output less than intake by 400 mL C. Inflammation and redness of oral mucosa D. Ecchymoses present on anterior trunk

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

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