A client with long-standing heart failure being treated for cancer has received a dose of ondansetron for nausea. What action by the nurse is most important?- Nurselytic

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A client with long-standing heart failure being treated for cancer has received a dose of ondansetron for nausea. What action by the nurse is most important?

A. Assess the client for a headache or dizziness. B. Request a prescription for cardiac monitoring. C. Instruct the client to change positions slowly. D. Weigh the client daily before eating.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Ondansetron can prolong the QT interval, making cardiac monitoring essential in this scenario.

Question 2 of 5

A nurse at a long-term care facility is amending the care plan of a resident who has just been diagnosed with essential thrombocythemia (ET). The nurse should anticipate the administration of what medication?

A. Dalteparin B. Allopurinol C. Hydroxyurea D. Hydrochlorothiazide

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Hydroxyurea is effective in lowering the platelet count for patients with ET.

Question 3 of 5

An oncology nurse is providing health education for a patient who has recently been diagnosed with leukemia. What should the nurse explain about commonalities between all of the different subtypes of leukemia?

A. The different leukemias all involve unregulated proliferation of white blood cells. B. The different leukemias all have unregulated proliferation of red blood cells and decreased bone marrow function. C. The different leukemias all result in a decrease in the production of white blood cells. D. The different leukemias all involve the development of cancer in the lymphatic system.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Leukemia commonly involves unregulated proliferation of white blood cells.

Question 4 of 5

An older adult patient is undergoing diagnostic testing for chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL). What assessment finding is certain to be present if the patient has CLL?

A. Increased numbers of blast cells B. Increased lymphocyte levels C. Intractable bone pain D. Thrombocytopenia with no evidence of bleeding

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: An increased lymphocyte count (lymphocytosis) is always present in patients with CLL.

Question 5 of 5

A gastrectomy is performed on a client with gastric cancer. In the immediate postoperative period, the nurse notes bloody drainage from the nasogastric tube. The nurse should take which most appropriate action?

A. Measure abdominal girth. B. Irrigate the nasogastric tube. C. Continue to monitor the drainage. D. Notify the health care provider (HCP).

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: In the immediate postoperative period following a gastrectomy, any bloody drainage from the nasogastric (NG) tube is concerning and requires prompt evaluation. This could indicate potential complications such as bleeding from the surgical site, erosion, or other postoperative issues. Notifying the healthcare provider immediately is crucial to ensure that the patient receives timely assessment and intervention. The presence of blood may necessitate further diagnostic procedures, interventions, or changes in management to prevent serious complications.

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