The nurse is preparing to administer interleukin-2 (aldesleu…
The nurse is preparing to administer interleukin-2 (aldesleukin) to a patient who has cancer. The patient reports shortness of breath. The nurse assesses clear breath sounds, a respiratory rate of 22 breaths per minute, a heart rate of 80 beats per minute, an oxygen saturation of 88% on room air, and a blood pressure of 92/68 mm Hg. The nurse will perform which action?
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A patient who is receiving cancer chemotherapy has been ordered to receive epoetin alfa 150 units/kg 3 times weekly. The nurse reviews the patient’s chart and notes a hemoglobin level of 10.9 g/dL. The nurse will perform which action?
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The nurse is caring for a patient who is receiving vincristine, a plant alkaloid chemotherapeutic agent, to treat non-Hodgkin lymphoma. The nurse observes that the patient has difficulty walking. What action will the nurse take?
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A patient with immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) has an order for a platelet transfusion. Which information indicates that the nurse would consult with the health care provider before obtaining and administering platelets?
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