This type of precaution limits fresh fruit/veg. and flowers from a patient's room
Neutropenic
Speech delays
This type of ulcer presents with stomach pain 1/2 to 1 hour after meals
Gastric Ulcer
IBD that presents with bloody diarrhea
Ulcerative colitis
Common manifestations of glomerulonephritis in children
Fatigue and activity intolerance
This type of diet can help reduce the risk of prostate cancer
High in fatty fish, low fat, Vit. A
These are hallmark symptoms of Leukemia
Fever and infections
Placing an infant with otitis media in this position can increase symptoms.
Supine
This infection is a common risk factor for PUD
H. Pylori
Nursing considerations for this anti-inflammatory drug include: photosensitivity, take with meals to prolong time in stomach, assess for allergy to sulfa, can cause blood dyscrasias.
Sulfasalazine
What are 3 signs and symptoms of nephritic syndrome
Proteinuria (kidneys inability to filter urine), hypoalbuminemia (reduced blood protein and albumin as alterations in the glomerular membrane allows proteins to pass into the urine), edema (decreasing colloidal osmotic pressure in the capillaries), hyperlipidemia(increased hepatic synthesis of proteins and lipids), anorexia (edema of the intestinal mucosa)
What is shown in this picture? What is the relevance of this finding?
Dimpling of the breast in breast cancer
What should you assess prior to starting interventions for a pt with prostate cancer and urinary retention and incontinency
Voiding pattern
Infants with otitis media often exhibit these behaviors as an attempt to reduce pain.
Rolling head from side to side, pulling at ears
Pts with this type of ulcer gain weight easily
Duodenal ulcer
This type of diet is recommended for a pt with Crohn's disease
High protein. Canned protein supplements are encouraged.
Group A beta-hemolytic streptococcal
Periorbital and facial edema, erythema of the upper body, dyspnea and epistaxis are all signs of this Oncological emergency
Superior Vena Cava Syndrome
True or False: It's ok for a pt with known lung cancer continue to smoke.
False
Most viral and bacterial forms of conjunctivitis are transmitted by this form of contact
Direct contact
This type of ulcer pain wakens patients at night
Duodenal ulcer pain
This type of diet is recommended for patients with Ulcerative Colitis
Low fiber diet to reduce inflammation
This type of nephritis is characterized by cloudy, tea-colored urine, hematuria, facial edema that is worse in the morning but then spreads to extremities and abdomen, hypertension
Acute glomerulonephritis
This type of oncologic emergency often occurs during tx of Leukemia and presents with GI distress, flank pain, muscle cramps and weakness, seizures, and mental status changes
Tumor Lysis syndrome (TLS)
What are early symptoms of Prostate cancer
None- if present will be urinary in nature
When planning care for a client with trachoma, which potential complication should the nurse consider?
Scarring of the cornea
PUD is more common in patients with this blood type
Use of this type of drug can treat symptoms but should be used cautiously d/t the risk of toxic megacolon
Antidiarrheal: Diphenoxylate and atropine (Lomotil), Loperamide (immodium)
Monitor for this- especially in children with Acute glomerulonephritis who have edema, HTN, and gross hematuria
Behavior changes, changes in neurologic status.
When caring for pts receiving this type of therapy visitors and staff should limit time in the room to 30 minutes, staff should wear a dosimeter, have a dedicated garbage and linen hamper in the room.
Brachytherapy