Chapter 21 cancer development.
1.
The nurse is giving a group presentation on cancer prevention and recognition. Which statement by an older adult
... [Show More] client indicates understanding of the nurse's instructions?
A "Cigarette smoking always causes lung cancer."
B "Taking multivitamins will prevent me from developing cancer."
C "If I have only one shot of whiskey a day, I probably will not develop cancer." D "I need to report the pain going down my legs to my health care provider."
2.
The nurse is teaching a 47-year-old woman about recommended screening practices for breast cancer. Which statement by the client indicates understanding of the nurse's instructions?
A "My mother and grandmother had breast cancer, so I am at risk." B "I get a mammogram every 2 years since I turned 30."
C "A clinical breast examination is performed every month since I turned 40." D "A computed tomography (CT) scan will be done every year after I turn 50."
3.
A 72-year-old client recovering from lung cancer surgery asks the nurse to explain how she developed cancer when she has never smoked. Which factor may explain the possible cause?
A A diagnosis of diabetes treated with insulin and diet
B An exercise regimen of jogging 3 miles four times a week C A history of cardiac disease
D Advancing age
4.
The nurse reviews the chart of a client admitted with a diagnosis of glioblastoma with a T1NXM0 classification. Which explanation does the nurse offer when the client asks what the terminology means?
A "Two lymph nodes are involved in this tumor of the glial cells, and another tumor is present."
B "The brain tumor measures about 1 to 2 cm and shows no regional lymph nodes and no distant metastasis."
C "This type of tumor in the brain is small with some lymph node involvement; another tumor is present somewhere else in your body."
D "Glioma means this tumor is benign, so I will have to ask your health care provider the reason for the chemotherapy and radiation."
5.
The nurse manager in a long-term care facility is developing a plan for primary and secondary prevention of colorectal cancer. Which tasks associated with the screening plan will be delegated to nursing assistants within the facility?
A Testing of stool specimens for occult blood
B Teaching about the importance of dietary fiber C Referring clients for colonoscopy procedures
D Giving vitamin and mineral supplements
6.
The nurse presents a cancer prevention program to teens. Which instruction will have the greatest impact in cancer prevention?
A Avoid asbestos.
B Wear sunscreen.
C Get the human papilloma virus (HPV) vaccine. D Do not smoke cigarettes.
7.
The nurse suspects metastasis from left breast cancer to the thoracic spine when the client has which symptom?
A Vomiting B Back pain
C Frequent urination D Cyanosis of the toes
8.
The nurse explains to a client that which risk factor of those listed most likely contributed to the client's primary liver carcinoma?
A Infection with hepatitis B virus
B Consuming a diet high in animal fat C Exposure to radon [Show Less]