The clinician knows that which statement listed below relative to a client with malignant melanoma treated with alpha interferon (IFN-α) is accurate? Alpha interferon (IFN-α):

A client arrives at the emergency department with symptoms of stroke. What evidence should the nurse gather to determine if the client is a candidate for thrombolytic therapy? Select all that apply.

The nurse is reviewing the treatment plan with parents of a 6-month-old diagnosed with severe β-thalassemia. Which statements by the parents demonstrate they understand the treatment plan? Select all that apply.

A female client arrives at the clinic reporting fatigue that is exhausting, bruising on the skin, and bleeding from the gums. Which diagnostic result(s) or history finding(s) correlates with a diagnosis of aplastic anemia? Select all that apply.

Which statement by a client who has a new diagnosis of non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) demonstrates a sound understanding of the diagnosis and treatment of the health problem?

A person who has been diagnosed with HIV infection 12 years ago and still has a CD4+ cell count of 800 cells/μL and a low viral load is considered to be in which clinical group?

A 47-year-old woman was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis 3 years ago and has experienced a progressive onset and severity of complications. She has been admitted to a palliative care unit due to her poor prognosis. What assessments and interventions should the clinical staff of the unit prioritize in their care?

A health care professional has recommended biofeedback to a client as a method of dealing with the high levels of stress. Which explanation should the clinician offer the client to explain biofeedback treatment?

A 20 year-old has been diagnosed with an astrocytic brain tumor located in the brainstem. Which statement by the oncologist treating the client is most accurate?

A client is brought to the emergency department for an overdose of aspirin. The clinician caring for this client should anticipate which clinical manifestations? Select all that apply.