A Client Diagnosed with an Inoperable Tumor of the Adrenal

question 11

Multiple Choice

A client diagnosed with an inoperable tumor of the adrenal gland is prescribed mitotane (Lysodren) .The nurse would attribute which assessment finding as indicating an adverse reaction to the drug? Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.

• A)The client reports that food is not appealing.
• B)The client reports joint pain.
• C)The client reports ringing of the ears.
• D)The client reports increasing depression.
• E)The client reports dizziness.

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Definitions:

Accumulated Depreciation

The total amount of depreciation expense that has been recorded for an asset since it was put into use, reducing its carrying value on the balance sheet.

Commercial Substance

A concept in accounting indicating that a transaction significantly affects the economic situation of the involved parties through a change in cash flows or the value of assets and liabilities.

Trade-In Allowance

The credit a buyer receives for a previous item towards the purchase of a new item.

Accumulated Depreciation

The total amount of a tangible asset's cost that has been allocated as depreciation expense over its useful life.