A patient ask "How do malignant tumors differ from benign tumors? SELECT ALL THAT APPLY
1. Malignant tumors invade surrounding cells and
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2.Malignant tumors are generally encapsulated
3.Malignant tumors remain localized
4.Cells in malignant tumors lack contact inhibition
5.Malignant tumors have defective cell communication
1. Malignant tumors invade surrounding cells and tissues
4.Cells in malignant tumors lack contact inhibition
5.Malignant tumors have defective cell communication
A patient has received vinorelbine (Navelbine) on day 1 of treatment.The nadir will occur in about 10 days. For which complication should the nurse be vigilant around day 10?
1. infection
2. Hair loss
3.Diarrhea
4.Myalgia
Infection
A female patient is starting on doxorubicin (Adriamycin. Which of the following nursing interventions will be most helpful as she plans for hair loss?
1. Obtain a prescription for hair growth products
2.Massage her scalp to increase circulation and delay hair loss
3. Teach her to apply ice to her scalp to prevent hair loss
4. Help her choose a wig before he hair loss begins
Help her choose a wig before her hair loss begins
Which of the following nursing actions will best help the patient with cancer to control pain ?
1. Assess the patient's anxiety level
2. Assess the patient's understanding of the side effects of pain medication
3. Encourage the patient to use nonpharmacological methods of pain
4. Teach the use of a relaxation exercise to be used with prescribed analgesics
Teach the use of of a relaxation exercise to be used with prescribed analgesics.
The nurse notes that a patient under going treatment for bone cancer is having trouble walking. For which oncological emergency should the patient be assessed?
1. tumor lysis syndrome
2. Hypercalcemia
3. Spinal cord compression
4.Thrombocytopenia
Spinal cord compression
A nurse is intervening for a patient receiving radiation therapy with reddened skin over the treated area. How will the nurse know if nursing interventions have been effective?
1. The patient will be able to describe a proper skin care regimen
2. The nurse will keep the skin clean and dry
3. The patient's skin will remain intact without breakdown or infection
4.The nurse will report the reddened area to the physician
The patient skin will remain intact without breakdown or infection.
Which of the following patients will benefit from hospice care?
1.A patient who has liver cancer and is expected to live 4-6 weeks.
2.A patient who is having multiple side effects from aggressive chemotherapy
3. A patient who is trying to make a decision about aggressive chemotherapy
4. A patient with uncontrolled pain related to cancer and radiation treatment
1.A patient who has liver cancer and is expected to live 4-6 weeks.
A patient is receiving internal radiation therapy for a gynecological malignancy. The patient expresses feelings of isolation in her private room. What intervention would be best on the part of the nurse?
1. Encouraging the patients significant other to stay over night
2. Move the patient into a semiprivate room so she can have a roommate
3.Teach the patient about the safety procedures for the internal radiation therapy.
4. Plan to spend more time with the patient
Teach the patient about the safety procedures for the internal radiation therapy.
The nurse is assisting with developing a plan of care for the client with multiple myeloma. Which nursing intervention should be included to prevent renal failure for this client? SELECT ALL THAT APPLY
1. Encouraging fluids
2.Providing frequent oral care
3. Coughing and deep breathing
4. Monitoring the red blood cell count
5. Monitoring serum calcium and uric acid levels
1. Encouraging Fluids
5. Monitoring serum calcium and uric acid levels
The nurse is assisting with conducting a health promotion program to community members regarding testicular cancer. The nurse determines the FURTHER teaching is needed if a community member states that which is a sign/symptom of testicular cancer? SELECT ALL THAT APPLY
1. Alopecia
2. Back pain
3. Painless testicular swelling
4. A heavy sensation in the scrotum
5.Elevation in prostate specific antigen(PSA) levels
1. Alopecia
5. Elevation in the prostate specific antigen (PSA) levels
The nurse is reviewing the laboratory results results of a client with leukemia who has received a regimen of chemotherapy. Which laboratory finding is indicative of the massive cell destruction that occurs with the chemotherapy?
1. Anemia
2.Decreased platelets
3. increased uric acid levels
4.Decreased leukocyte count
Increased uric acid levels
The client is receiving external radiation to the neck for cancer of the larynx. The nurse monitors the client knowing that which are side/adverse effects of the external radiation? SELECT ALL THAT APPLY
1. Dyspnea
2. Diarrhea
3. Sore throat
4. Constipation
5. Red and dry skin over neck
3. Sore throat
5. Red and dry skin over neck
A nurse is reinforcing instructions to a client receiving external radiation therapy. The nurse determines that the client needs FURTHER teaching if the client states an intention to take which action? SELECT ALL THAT APPLY
1. Eat a high protein diet
2. Avoid exposure to sunlight
3. Wash the skin with mild soap and pat dry
4. Apply pressure on the radiated area to prevent bleeding
5. Avoid standing within 6 feet of persons under the age of 18 years
4.Apply pressure to the radiated area to prevent bleeding
5.Avoid standing within 6 feet of persons under the age of 18 years
The nurse is caring for a client with an internal radiation implant. The nurse should observe which principle? SELECT ALL THAT APPLY
1. Pregnant women are not allowed into the clients room
2. Limit the time spent with the patient to 1 hour per 8 hr shift
3. Wear a lead apron while delivering bedside care to the patient
4. Remove the dosimeter badge when entering the clients room
5. Individuals less than 16 years old are allowed in the room if they stay 6 feet away from the client
1.Pregnant women are not allowed into the clients room
3. wear a lead apron while delivering bedside care to the patient
The nurse provides skin care instructions to the client who is receiving external radiation therapy. Which statement made by the client indicates the need for FURTHER teaching? SELECT ALL THAT APPLY
1. " I will handle the are gently"
2. " I will wear loose fitting clothing"
3. " I will avoid the use of deodorant"
4. "I will limit sun exposure to one hour a day"
5. " I will apply moisturizer with a cotton tipped applicator for itching"
4. "I will limit sun exposure to one hour a day"
5. " I will apply moisturizer with a cotton tipped applicator for itching"
The nurse is assisting with creating a plan of care for a client with pancytopenia as a result of chemotherapy. The nurse should suggest including which in the plan of care? SELECT ALL THAT APPLY
1. Restricting all visitors
2. Restricting fluid intake
3. Restricting fresh fruits and vegetables in the diet
4. Applying a face mask to the client if outside the clients room
5. Inserting an indwelling urinary catheter to prevent skin breakdown
3. Restricting fresh fruits and vegetables in the diet
4. Applying a face mask to the client if outside the clients room
The client with carcinoma of the lung develops the syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone (SIADH) as a complication of the cancer. Besides treatment of the lung cancer, the nurse anticipates that which interventions may be prescribed to treat the SIADH? SELECT ALL THAT APPLY
1. Increased fluid intake
2. Described sodium intake
3. Institute safety measures
4. Frequent monitoring of sodium blood levels
5.Gather data about the neurological status of frequency
6.Medication that is antagonistic to antidiuretic hormone (ADH)
3. Institute safety measures
4. Frequent monitoring of sodium blood levels
5.Gather data about the neurological status of frequency
6.Medication that is antagonistic to antidiuretic hormone (ADH)
The client is admitted to the hospital with the diagnosis of suspected Hodgkin's disease. Which signs and symptoms of the client are associated with Hodgkin's disease? SELECT ALL THAT APPLY
1. Fatigue
2. Weakness
3. joint pain
4. Weight gain
5. Night sweats
6. Enlarged lymph nodes
1. Fatigue
2. Weakness
5. Night sweats
6. Enlarged lymph nodes [Show Less]