5 lymphedema - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

1. A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving chemotherapy and requests information about acupuncture to relieve some of the side effects. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as a contraindication to receiving this alternative therapy? Lymphedema 2. A nurse is preparing to administer lactated Ringer's via continuous IV infusion at 200 ml/hr. The IV tubing has a drop factor of 10 drops/mL. How many gtt/min should the nurse set the IV ump to administer? 33 3. A n...

OCN Study Guide | 347 Questions And Answers Pleural Effusion fluid in pleural space pneumothorax air in the pleural space Which chemo has a high risk for pulmonary toxicity? bleomycin (Blenoxane) For which pulmonary toxicity does bleomycin have a high risk? Pneumonitis Hypocapnia reduced carbon dioxide in the blood Signs and Symptoms of pleural effusion tachypnea (fast breathing) decreased breath sounds dullness to percussion Define Lymphedema obstruction of lymphatic system th...

OCN Study Guide | 347 Questions And Answers Pleural Effusion fluid in pleural space pneumothorax air in the pleural space Which chemo has a high risk for pulmonary toxicity? bleomycin (Blenoxane) For which pulmonary toxicity does bleomycin have a high risk? Pneumonitis Hypocapnia reduced carbon dioxide in the blood Signs and Symptoms of pleural effusion tachypnea (fast breathing) decreased breath sounds dullness to percussion Define Lymphedema obstruction of lymphatic system th...

CRO Exam 2 Questions & Answers 2024/2025 What is the age range of most cases of bone tumors and why do most cases occur during this age range? - ANSWERS10-20yrs of age [60%] (most active age of skeletal growth) What is the hallmark of osteosarcoma? - ANSWERSmalignant osteoid What is the most common bone tumor in children? - ANSWERSOsteosarcoma When treating bone tumors in an extremity with radiation therapy, why is a 1.5-2 cm strip of skin left out of the field? - ANSWERSTo preve...

Lymphedema Self-Test QuestionsLymphedema - correct answer -swelling of a body part -the result of the abnormal accumulation of protein rich edema fluid in interstitial which leads to inflammation, which leads to reactive fibrosis -immune dysfunction -it's a mechanical insufficiency of the lymphatic system CDT - correct answer Complete Decongestive Therapy treatment for Lymphedema 1) MLD 2) compression bandages and garments 3) remedial exercises 4) skin and nail care 5) self care ed...

Causes of secondary lymphedema - ANS ️️ 1. radiation *most common 2. surgery * most common (oncologic, coronary bypass, ortho procedures, liposuction, lipectomy, etc) 3. trauma 4. filariasis 5. cancer (malignant lymohedema) 6. infection 7. self induced (artificial or ficticious) 8. CVI 9. iatrogenic (physician induced) 10. obesity (dependency) Treatments that exist for lymphedema (historical and gold standard) - ANS ️️ Gold standard is CDT. 2 phase therapy (Intensive and Main...

Lymphedema Self Test Questions With Complete Solutions Lymphedema - answer-swelling of a body part -the result of the abnormal accumulation of protein rich edema fluid in interstitium which leads to inflammation, which leads to reactive fibrosis -immune dysfunction -it's a mechanical insufficiency of the lymphatic system CDT - answerComplete Decongestive Therapy treatment for Lymphedema 1) MLD 2) compression bandages and garments 3) remedial exercises 4) skin and nail care 5) self c...

Pleural Effusion - ANS fluid in pleural space pneumothorax - ANS air in the pleural space Which chemo has a high risk for pulmonary toxicity? - ANS bleomycin (Blenoxane) For which pulmonary toxicity does bleomycin have a high risk? - ANS Pneumonitis Hypocapnia - ANS reduced carbon dioxide in the blood Signs and Symptoms of pleural effusion - ANS tachypnea (fast breathing) decreased breath sounds dullness to percussion Define Lym...

NCLEX review questionsThe nurse reinforces teaching for a client after a right mastectomy and axillary lymph node dissection. Which statement by the client requires further intervention by the nurse? Select all that apply. 1. "I will wear gloves and long sleeves while I am in my garden." 2. "The risk for arm swelling will decrease one year after my treatment is completed." 3. "I will sleep with my right arm elevated on a small flat pillow from now on." 4. "If my right arm begi...