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Phlebotomy Essentials

6th Edition

ISBN:9781451194524

Author:Ruth McCall, Cathee M. Tankersley MT(ASCP)

Publisher:Ruth McCall, Cathee M. Tankersley MT(ASCP)

Chapter1: Phlebotomy: Past And Present And The Healthcare Setting

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The family of a patient who has recently been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease is asking about the new drug prescribed to treat this disease. The patient’s wife says, “I’m so excited that there are drugs that can cure this disease! I can’t wait for him to start treatment.” Which reply from the nurse is appropriate?
a) “The sooner he starts the medicine, the sooner it can have this effect.”
b) “These effects won’t be seen for a few months.”
c) “These drugs do not cure Alzheimer’s disease. Let’s talk about what the physician said to expect with this drug therapy.”
d) “His response to this drug therapy will depend on how far along he is in the disease process.”

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