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Questions Part 6
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Questions Part 3
1. You are monitoring your patient who is at risk for spinal cord compression related to tumor growth. Which patient statement is most likely to suggest an early manifestation? 1. "Last night my back really hurt, and I had trouble sleeping." 2. "My leg has been giving out when I try to stand." 3. "My bowels are just not moving like they usually do." 4. "When I try to pass urine, I have difficulty starting the stream." 2. For a patient with osteogenic sarcoma, which laboratory value causes you the most concern? 1. Sodium level of 135 mEq/L 2. Calcium level of 13 mg/dL 3. Potassium level of 4.9 mEq/L 4. Hematocrit of 40% 3. An athletic young man was recently diagnosed with Ewing sarcoma. He has pain, low- grade fever, and anemia. The surgeon recommends amputation of the right lower leg for an operable tumor. The patient tells you he is leaving the hospital to go on a long hiking
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