Exam 1: NUR 2392/ NUR2392 Multidimensional Care II/ MDC 2 Exam Prep| 100% Correct| Questions and Verified Answers| Latest 2023/ 2024 Update |
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The nurse is caring for a 56 year old female patient , brought into the emergency room by her family with complaints of fever over the past 3 days. The patient recently completed a cycle of chemotherapy. Upon assessment , the nurse also notes that the patient's temperature is 103.6 , HR 128 , and a RR of 28 bpm , BP 88/60. The doctor orders CBC , CMP , and ABG. What would you expect to find in her lab work?
Answer: D. decreased absolute neutrophil count (ANC)
A patient presents to the emergency department with increased SOB , and pitting edema in lower extremities. The patient saw his PCP who increased his Lasix. The patient has a history of heart failure and diabetes. The laboratory findings are : sodium 150 , and potassium 2.5. Which of the following electrolyte imbalances is the patient exhibiting?
Answer: C. hypernatremia , hypokalemia
A patient diagnosed with cancer who has exhausted all treatment options. They have been given less than 6 months o live. What are they a good candidate for?
Answer: C. hospice care
The nurse is caring for a 46 y / o female who presents to the emergency room with fever , N / V , fatigue , over the past couple of days She's recently been diagnosed with breast cancer and is undergoing chemotherapy. The patient's lab results reveal the following : Sodium 150 , potassium 3.2 , calcium 15. Which of the following fluid and electrolyte imbalances is the patient exhibiting?
Answer: B. hypovolemia , hypernatremia , hypokalemia , hypercalcemia
A nurse is talking to a patient who is diagnosed with liver cancer 9 months ago. The family is requesting assistance to deal with the diagnosis. The nurse provides the family with information about palliative care. Which of the following is not a goal of palliative care?
Answer: D. To provide financial assistance
Treatment plans for cancer patient's can include a single type of treatment or a combination type depending on the cancer type. Which of the following is NOT cancer treatment option?
Answer: D. vegan diet
What is your normal value for serum sodium?
Answer: 136-145
What is the step in which a normal cell becomes damaged? This step is irreversible and leads to cancer development.
Answer: A. Initiation
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