Exam 1: NUR 2790/ NUR2790 (2023 / 2024 Update) Professional Nursing III Exam 1| Questions and Verified Answers - Rasmussen
1. A nurse is completing a
... [Show More] medication reconciliation review with a client on admission. Which teaching strategy would the nurse prepare to discuss with lung cancer client wishing to use clinical aromatherapy to help relieve symptoms of chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV)?
Answer: A. Reinforce the client to follow up with the health care provider before using aromatherapy to assess and monitor for allergies and bronchospasm
2. Which of the following statements made by a client after receiving instructions regarding internal radiation would indicate that teaching has been successful?
Answer: A. "The hospital staff will limit the amount of time in my room."
3. After completing radiation treatment for cancer, a client tells the oncology nurse about an upcoming vacation to the beach to celebrate. What response by the nurse is most appropriate to the client?
Answer: A. "Protect your skin, avoid exposure to the radiation area to direct sunlight."
4. A terminally ill client experiencing restlessness. Which complimentary alternative therapy intervention can the nurse provide to comfort this client?
Answer: A. Play soothing music for the client
5. A client receiving chemotherapy for cancer has a hemoglobin level of 8.7 gm/dL. Which of the following should the nurse anticipate as a treatment for this client?
Answer: A. Admin epoetin alfa as prescribed.
6. For a client newly diagnosed with radiation-induced thrombocytopenia. Which intervention is the most important when providing discharge education to the client and family?
Answer: A. Report any signs and symptoms of bleeding or bruising to the healthcare provider
7. The client tells the nurse for the past four months since the client's sister's death that she is frequently crying uncontrollably. The client states she is afraid she is "losing her mind." What is the nurse's best response?
Answer: A. "Tell me more about your feelings and concerns"
8. A nurse is teaching at a health fair about early warning cancer signs of cancer. Which of the following would the nurse include in the early warning signs? (Select all that apply)
Answer: A. Change in bladder and bowel habits
B. Unusual bleeding or discharge
C. A sore throat that does not heal
D. Nagging cough
E. Obvious changes in a mole
9. A client has been placed on estrogen therapy. When receiving the clients home medication reconciliation, the nurse instructs the client to stop taking which supplement?
Answer: A. Black cohosh [Show Less]