Radiation esophagitis - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

BSN HESI 266 Med Surg Exam (Latest 2023/ 2024 Update) Questions and Verified Answers|100% Correct| Already Graded A- Nightingale Q: The nurse should explain to a client with lung cancer that pleurodesis is performed to achieve which expected outcome? A. Prevent the formation of effusion fluid. B. Remove fluid from the intrapleural space. C. Debulk tumor to maintain patency of air passages. Relieve empyema after pneumonectomy Answer: A Rationale Instillation of a sclerosing agent to ...

Test Bank Porth Pathophysiology Concepts of Altered Health States 2nd Canadian EditionTable of Contents Chapter 01: Concepts of Health and Disease .......................................................................................................... 2 Chapter 02: Concepts of Altered Health in Children ............................................................................................. 13 Chapter 03: Concepts of Altered Health in Older Adults ............................................

MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. The nurse cautions that constant stress can cause which alteration to the gastrointestinal (GI) system? a. Slowed GI mobility resulting in constipation b. Reversed peristalsis resulting in projectile vomiting c. Increased digestive juices resulting in a gastric ulcer d. Decreased digestive juices resulting in ineffective metabolism ANS: C Stress increases the gastric secretions, which irritate and finally ulcerate the gastric mucosal lining. PTS:1 DIF: Cognitive L...

BSN HESI 266 Med Surg Exam (Latest 2024 / 2025 Update) Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct | Already Graded A - Nightingale Q: The nurse should explain to a client with lung cancer that pleurodesis is performed to achieve which expected outcome? A. Prevent the formation of effusion fluid. B. Remove fluid from the intrapleural space. C. Debulk tumor to maintain patency of air passages. Relieve empyema after pneumonectomy Answer: A Rationale Instillation of a sclerosing agent to create p...

Med surg exam 2 Questions and Answers Graded A+ what should you absolute neutrophil count be (ANC) - Correct Answer ️️ - neutropenia - Correct Answer ️️ -ANC <1500 moderate neutropenia - Correct Answer ️️ -ANC 500-999 severe neutropenia - Correct Answer ️️ -ANC < 500 things to avoid if pt is neutropenic - Correct Answer ️️ -- fresh cut flowers (wilt, die, grow mold) - processed meats, undercooked meats (food bourne illness) chemo & radiation - Correct Answer ️...

care of patient with anemia Correct Answer-encourage patient to balance physical activity with periods of rest onset 3-4 months after initiation of treatment thrombocytopenia Correct Answer-can result in spontaneous bleeding or major hemorrhage avoid invasive procedures neutropenia Correct Answer-more common with chemo than radiation at high risk for infection and sepsis monitor temp, fever is an emergency GI system chemo complications Correct Answer-stomatitis, mucositis, es...

TREATMENT AND SYMPTOM MANAGEMENT ONCOLOGY/ ONS COURSES: EXAM 2023/2024 RT - ANSWER-RADIATION THERAPY OVERVIEW fatigue anorexia mucositis xerostomia alopecia skin reaction nausea and vomiting esophagitis and dysphagia diarrhea cystitis bone marrow suppression - ANSWER-Some examples of radiation therapy side effects Acute radiation side effects are caused by damage to rapidly dividing normal cells in the area being treated. These effects include skin irritation or damage at re...

Gi disorders may result in - -fear of eating -excessive or delayed motility -maldigestion -diarrhea -constipation -steatorrhea gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) - -symptoms of heartburn -reflux of the stomach contents into the esophagus and mouth -severity classifications: based on presence of erosive disease -incidence: 18-28% of North American population presentation of GERD - -discomfort during or after eating -nocturnal GERD: associated with severe esophagitis and barret esop...

Test Bank Porth Pathophysiology Concepts of Altered Health States 2nd Canadian Edition Table of Contents Chapter 01: Concepts of Health and Disease ................................................................................................. 3 Chapter 02: Concepts of Altered Health in Children ................................................................................... 14 Chapter 03: Concepts of Altered Health in Older Adults .............................................................

Med surg exam 2 Questions and Answers Graded A+ what should you absolute neutrophil count be (ANC) - Correct Answer ️️ - neutropenia - Correct Answer ️️ -ANC <1500 moderate neutropenia - Correct Answer ️️ -ANC 500-999 severe neutropenia - Correct Answer ️️ -ANC < 500 things to avoid if pt is neutropenic - Correct Answer ️️ -- fresh cut flowers (wilt, die, grow mold) - processed meats, undercooked meats (food bourne illness) chemo & radiation - Correct Answer ️...