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29. A 45-year-old woman with acute leukemia is going to begin chemotherapy with viscristine. The nurse is aware that viscristine must always be administered a. Through a central line 30. A patient ... with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma (NHL) will be starting a course of doxorubicin shortly. When planning this patient's care, what nursing diagnosis should the nurse prioritize? a. Risk for Infection related to suppressed bone marrow function 31. Mr. Singh is a 66-year-old man who is receiving chemotherapy for the treatment of lung cancer that has metastasized to his liver. In an effort to prevent infection, Mr. Singh has been prescribed filgrastim (Neupogen). Which of the nurse's following assessment questions most directly addresses a common adverse effect of filgrastim? a. “Do you feel like you’re having any pain in your bones?” 32. A patient with a diagnosis of chronic myeloid leukemia has met with her oncologist, who has recommended treatment with the kinase inhibitor imatinib. What route of administration should the nurse explain to the patient? a. Oral administration of imatinib in a home setting 33. Mr. Lepp is a 63-year-old man who was diagnosed with colon cancer several weeks ago and who is scheduled to begin chemotherapy. He reports to the nurse that he read about the need for erythropoietin in an online forum for cancer patients and wants to explore the use of epoetin alfa with his oncologist. Which of the following facts should underlie the nurse's response to Mr. Lepp? a. The potential benefits of epoetin alfa must be weighed carefully against the potential adverse effects in cancer patients 34. A patient with chronic heart failure has begun treatment with epoetin alfa, which she will receive in her own home from a home health nurse. The nurse should teach the patient to supplement this treatment with a diet that is high in a. Iron-rich foods such as beans and leafy green vegetables [Show More]

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