A nurse is caring for a client who has cancer and a new prescription for ondansetron to treat chemotherapy-induced nausea. For Which of the following adverse effects should the nurse monitor?

Photosensitivity

Polyuria

Headache

Dependent edema

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is C

Ondansetron is an antiemetic used in the prevention and management of nausea and vomiting. Its potential side effects include headaches.

A, B, D- Photosensitivity, polyuria and dependent edema are not adverse effects of ondansetron.

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Correct Answer is A

Explanation

Acute shortness of breath in a client with a central venous catheter could be secondary to various respiratory complications such as pulmonary embolism and pneumothorax. Taking the appropriate action requires a quick assessment through auscultation as the emergency management of the various complications is different.
A. This is the immediate action to prevent more air from entering the venous system.
B. The left lateral trendelenburg position is relevant in hypotension but not a priority action.

C.uscultating breath sounds is an important assessment, especially if the cause of the shortness of breath is unclear. It can help identify wheezing, crackles, or absence of breath sounds, which may suggest conditions like pneumothorax, pulmonary embolism, or infection. However, while auscultation is an important diagnostic step, it is typically done after initial interventions (such as positioning or administering oxygen) to stabilize the client.
D. Initiating oxygen therapy is important in cases of respiratory distress but assessment is priority in this case

A. A severe allergy to amoxicillin B. A recent history of diarrhea for 3 days C. A history of phlebitis following an IV infusion of 0.9% sodium chloride with 10 mEq of potassium chloride D. Serum creatinine 0.8 mg/Dl

Correct Answer is A

Explanation

Cefoxitin is a cephalosporin with potential cross reactivity with penicillins (amoxicillin)and hence must be avoided in known history of penicillin allergy
B. A recent history of diarrhea for 3 days is not a contraindication for the administration of cefoxitin.
C. A history of phlebitis following an IV infusion of 0.9% sodium chloride with 10 mEq of potassium chloride is not directly related to the administration of cefoxitin.
D. A serum creatinine level of 0.8 mg/dL is within the normal range

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A nurse is caring for a client who has cancer and a new prescription for ondansetron to treat chemotherapy-induced nausea. For Which of the following adverse effects should the nurse monitor?

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A nurse is caring for a client who has a central venous catheter and develops acute shortness of breath. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?

Correct Answer is A

Explanation

A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who is to receive the first dose of cefoxitin via intermittent IV bolus. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as a contraindication for the client to receive cefoxitin and report to the provider?

Correct Answer is A

Explanation

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