The client has an S3 heart sound

The client has elevated liver enzymes and edema

The client has course crackles auscultated to their anterior lung fields

The client has decreased serum urea and creatinine levels

Total parenteral solutions contain lower concentrations of proteins and dextrose.

If the TPN solution is temporarily unavailable, it is acceptable to administer 5% dextrose/water until the solution can be obtained

Total parenteral solutions may be given via gravity and are likely to cause hyperglycemia

If pain increases when pressure is applied to McBurney's point

If pain increases when pressure is released from McBurney's point

If resistance is felt upon light palpation of McBurney's point

If percussion of the area of the back at the location of the kidney elicits pain

Developing a tolerance for morphine

Experiencing physical dependence on morphine

A post-gastrectomy client with post-prandial diaphoresis and vomiting

A client scheduled for colectomy who has ribbon-like stool

A client with colon cancer who is pale, disoriented and agitated

A client who has been diagnosed with gastric cancer who is crying

Wash dishes between use with hot, sudsy water

Avoid drinking beverages that have been at room temperature for longer than 1 hour

Bathe daily using antimicrobial soap

"You can visit for only 1 hour as per hospital policy."

"You must remain at least 6 ft (1.8 m) from the source of radiation."

"I apologize, but your father cannot receive visitors as long as they have the radiation implant."

"I will need to supervise your visit in the room."

Targeted therapies are thought to have fewer toxicities compared to conventional chemotherapy

Conventional chemotherapies target fast-growing, highly proliferative cells during replication

Cancer cells grow and divide faster than normal cells

Hematopoietic cells, liver cells, the skin and its appendages, and the epithelium of the intestine are also highly proliferative; thus they are susceptible to toxicity from chemotherapy.

Bran muffin, skim milk and stir-fried broccoli

Croissant, orange juice, peanut butter squares and granola bars

Oatmeal raisin cookies, baked potato with sour cream and a turkey sandwich