The Nurse Is Preparing to Give an Initial Dose of Aloxi

question 28

Multiple Choice

The nurse is preparing to give an initial dose of Aloxi (palonosetron) as ordered prior to starting chemotherapy for breast cancer. Which of the following nursing actions is of the highest priority?

• A) Infuse the medication undiluted 30 min prior to planned chemotherapy.
• B) Monitor symptoms of nausea or vomiting.
• C) Provide the client with written materials on the chemotherapy agents being used.
• D) Determine the client's typical food intake.

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Definitions:

Standard IQ

represents a measure of an individual's intelligence quotient, calculated based on standardized tests, adjusted to have a mean of 100 and a standard deviation.

Poor Reliability

The lack of consistency in the outcomes of a measure or test over time.

Poor Validity

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Flynn Effect

The observation that IQ scores have historically increased from one generation to another, worldwide.