A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a superficial lesion. A biopsy indicates malignant melanoma. Which of the following treatment choices should the nurse include in the teaching?

Cryosurgery

Radiation therapy

Chemotherapy

Surgical excision

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is D

A.   Cryosurgery involves freezing the lesion and is typically used for benign lesions.
Malignant melanoma often requires more extensive treatment.
B.   Radiation therapy may be used in certain cases, but surgical excision is often the primary treatment for malignant melanoma.
C.   Chemotherapy is not the primary treatment for localized malignant melanoma but may be used for advanced cases or metastatic disease.
D.   Surgical excision is the primary treatment for localized malignant melanoma, aiming to remove the tumor along with a margin of normal tissue.

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Correct Answer is D

Explanation

A. Fever is not a common side effect of allopurinol.
B. Allopurinol is usually taken with food to minimize gastrointestinal upset.
C. If a rash develops, the client should stop taking allopurinol and notify their healthcare provider rather than self-medicating with an antihistamine.
D. Drinking an adequate amount of water helps prevent kidney stones, a potential side effect of allopurinol.

A. Shake the ampule to move the solution below the neck. B. Snap the top of the ampule towards hands. C. Wear sterile gloves when withdrawing the medication from the ampule. D. Use a filter needle to draw up the medication.

Correct Answer is D

Explanation

A. Shaking the ampule is not necessary and can create air bubbles in the solution.
B. Snapping the top of the ampule towards the hands is not recommended, as it can cause injury. The top should be snapped away from the nurse.
C. Sterile gloves may be worn for other aspects of the procedure, but it is not necessary to wear them specifically when withdrawing medication from the ampule.
D. Using a filter needle helps prevent glass particles from entering the syringe when withdrawing medication from an ampule.

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