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NUR 2790Exam ! Study Guide Nursing III
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Focus Points for First WebEx 1. What precautions does the nurse take when giving any type of Chemo medications o Any person who is giving chemotherapy drugs should be well protected. o PPE- protect... ion mask, double glove or “chemo” gloves, gown. o This is for up to 48 hours. o Even with oral chemo drugs o Nurse should educate the patient and/or family to make sure they wear gloves when they take the medication. Extravasation: drug leaks into surrounding tissues “infiltration” Most important intervention is PREVENTION! Anything over 0.5 ml of drug surgery may be needed. Intervention is to monitor blood return and access site Vesicant: chemical or drug that can cause tissue damage on direct contact or extravasation. IMMEDIATE ATTENTION. Cold can be used or warm can be used. Neutralizing solution is the antidote that can be used 2. What is Superior vena cava syndrome and what are the symptoms associated with this syndrome o Compression of the SVC by a tumor o Early s/s: o Periorbital edema o Nosebleeds o Peripheral edema and dyspnea [Show More]
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