Pharmacology and the Nursing Process
Pharmacology and the Nursing Process
7th Edition
ISBN: 9780323087896
Author: Linda Lane Lilley
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
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Chapter 47, Problem 1CS

(1)

Summary Introduction

To determine:

If. P.S. had diminished production of platelets and white blood cells, what sort of symptoms the nurse would expect in Mr.P.S?

Case summary:

A 38-year-old surveyor named Mr.P.S is taking a second round of chemotherapy treatment for his non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. The oncologist is monitoring signs and symptoms of bone marrow suppression of various blood components in Mr.P.S.

(2)

Summary Introduction

To determine:

A week later of chemotherapy treatment Mr.P.S WBC and neutrophil count are assessed. P.S. WBC count is 0.8 cells/mm3, whereas his pretherapy WBC count is 6200 cells/mm3.  His absolute neutrophil count is 450 cells/ mm3, whereas pretherapy value is 1600 cells/ mm3. The oncologist prescribed Filgrastim (Neupogen), 480 mcg: subcutaneous daily. What is the purpose of the order for the Filgrastim? The nurse will need to assess P.S. for what conditions before beginning the Filgrastim?

Case summary:

A 38-year-old surveyor named Mr.P.S is taking a second round of chemotherapy treatment for his non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. The oncologist is monitoring signs and symptoms of bone marrow suppression of various blood components in Mr.P.S.

(3)

Summary Introduction

To determine:

The nurse noticed a women carrying an infant baby entering Mr.P.S. room by wiping the infant’s nose after baby sneezed. What will nurse do immediately as a priority action?

Case summary:

A 38-year-old surveyor named Mr.P.S is taking a second round of chemotherapy treatment for his non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. The oncologist is monitoring signs and symptoms of bone marrow suppression of various blood components in Mr.P.S.

(4)

Summary Introduction

To determine:

Mr.P.S. asks the nurse that “How long will he have to take these injections? He hates to have another slot of injection” What will the nurse reply to Mr.P.S. question.

Case summary:

A 38-year-old surveyor named Mr.P.S is taking a second round of chemotherapy treatment for his non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. The oncologist is monitoring signs and symptoms of bone marrow suppression of various blood components in Mr.P.S.

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