According to research, who is most susceptible to self-esteem damage after receiving negative feedback?

The nurse prepares to administer epoetin alfa (Epogen), an erythropoietic growth factor, to a client. Which is a PRIORITY assessment to make prior to administration of epoetin alfa?  

Which of the following BEST describes the most common local mild reaction to an injected immunization?

During the medication history, the client tells the nurse of frequent use of over-the-counter acetaminophen (Tylenol), a COX inhibitor, for arthritis pain. What would be important teaching for the nurse to include for this client?

A client who has received chemotherapy is on neutropenic precautions. What lab value would the nurse observe to suggest the client is at greater risk for infection?

A client is to receive a fentanyl (Duragesic) transdermal patch (an opioid analgesic) for the treatment of cancer related pain. Which of the following is MOST important to include in the instructions to the client about the patch?

The nurse administers an opiate analgesic to a client. Which is a PRIORITY assessment to make after administration of the medication?

The nurse cares for a client prescribed leuprolide (Depo Lupron), a hormonal chemotherapy agent, for the treatment of prostate cancer. Which of the following is the BEST description of the action of leuprolide for this form of cancer?

What are the primary reasons people take the herbal preparation garlic?  

Which of the following is a contraindication for immunizations?