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Mohamed Abbas
July 4, 2023
Surgery

Effective Interventions for Chemotherapy-Induced Myelosuppression to Prevent Infection, Bleeding, and Anemia

The nurse is caring for a patient with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, stage IV. He received chemotherapy 10 days ago using the following drugs: doxorubicin, cyclophosphamide, vincristine, and prednisone...

Mohamed Abbas
July 4, 2023
Surgery

Hospice Care: Providing Comfort and Support for Patients with Terminal Cancer of the Throat

While caring for a patient with terminal cancer of the throat, the nurse is approached by the family and is informed that they have already spoken to...

Mohamed Abbas
July 4, 2023
Surgery

Postoperative Restrictions and Care: Clarifying Guidelines for Gardening, Heavy Lifting, Blood Pressure Monitoring, and Shaving

The nurse is providing education to a patient who underwent a left mastectomy with axillary lymph node dissection. The patient understood the postoperative restrictions and care if...

Mohamed Abbas
July 4, 2023
Surgery

Anticipated Physician Orders in Palliative Care for Pancreatic Cancer Patients: Managing Symptoms and Improving Quality of Life

A palliative care order is written by the physician for a patient with pancreatic cancer. Which of the following physician orders can the nurse anticipate?- Decrease the...

Mohamed Abbas
July 4, 2023
Surgery

Bleeding Precautions for a Patient with Severe Thrombocytopenia: A Guide for Nurses and Healthcare Professionals

A 69-year-old patient was diagnosed with lung cancer. He is receiving chemotherapy and the nurse caring for him reviewed the laboratory results showing a platelet count is...

Mohamed Abbas
July 4, 2023
Surgery

Understanding Cryosurgery and Post-Procedure Instructions for Cervical Tumors: Pain, Bathing, Tampon Use, and Discharge

A 45-year-old patient who received cryosurgery for a local stage 0 cervical tumor is listening to the instructions given by the nurse. The nurse appropriately tells the...

Mohamed Abbas
July 4, 2023
Surgery

Addressing Powerlessness in Disease Management: Empowering Patients to Take Control of Their Health

A 23-year-old patient is diagnosed with testicular cancer and tells the nurse that it is useless to learn about disease management, since there is no cure. The...

Mohamed Abbas
July 4, 2023
Surgery

The Importance of the Semi-Fowler’s Position in Preventing Respiratory Complications after Surgery

The nurse is positioning a patient after a surgical procedure. What is the best position unless contraindicated, for this patient to be placed in to prevent respiratory...