The client is admitted to the medical unit with a diagnosis…
The client is admitted to the medical unit with a diagnosis of HFrEF and complications secondary to aortic stenosis. Treatment includes addressing the pulmonary edema. The nurse implements nursing interventions in the are of the patient. How should the nurse best position the client?
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A 65-year-old retired veteran is admitted to the oncology unit after a pathological fracture of the right humerus led to the discovery of lytic lesions on their skeletal survey and a bone marrow biopsy confirming plasma cell infiltration. Upon admission, the lab work reveals multiple myeloma, requiring immediate IV hydration and bisphosphonate therapy to stabilize their bone density. During their stay, a treatment with a combination of targeted therapy (Bortezomib), an immunomodulatory drug (Lenalidomide), and high-dose Dexamethasone is initiated. After a week of treatment, the patient’s calcium levels normalize and renal function remains stable. They are now being discharged home and will receive outpatient cancer treatment. The medical surgical nurse is providing education prior to discharge. Which of the following will the nurse educate on regarding living at home with multiple myeloma? (Select all that apply)
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The nurse receives orders for admission to the medical surgical floor for further treatment. The nurse sustains an exposure while caring for the patient. Which of the following activities should be reported to the employee health department as an exposure to the nurse?
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The nurse initiates IV access and draws blood for the ordered laboratory analysis. 1 hour later the nurse receives the results and notes a Brain Natriuretic Peptide (BNP) level of 900 pg/mL. What does this specific value indicate to the nurse?
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A 19-year-old patient with a known history of sickle cell anemia arrives at the urgent care clinic, complaining of pain at a 10/10 in the lower back and both knees. They state they recently returned from a school skiing trip in the mountains.Vital signs: T 101.2°F, HR 112, RR 24, BP 130/84, SpO2 90% on room air.The nurse suspects the client is in a vasoocclusive crisis, and completes a health history to determine possible causes of the crisis. Which question is most important for the nurse to ask the patient?
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