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Oncological Disorders practice questions

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  1. 1A client scheduled for an open radical prostatectomy for prostate cancer tells the nurse, "I'm worried that I won't be able to have sex with my partner after this surgery." Which response by the nurse is most appropriate?Answer →
  2. 2How should the nurse respond?Answer →
  3. 3A patient who has unrelenting bone pain as a result of metastatic cancer contracts an infection requiring treatment with nafcillin. Which nursing intervention can help decrease the needed dosage of nafcillin?Answer →
  4. 4The nurse is caring for a client who has been recently diagnosed with late-stage pancreatic cancer. The client appears not to accept the diagnosis and has not agreed to adhere to the treatment plan. What is the most likely psychosocial reason for this client's behavior? The client:Answer →
  5. 5A client is being treated for tumor lysis syndrome. Which nursing intervention should the nurse prioritize to minimize complications associated with this condition?Answer →
  6. 6Which types of medications are not commonly involved in severe medication errors?Answer →
  7. 7A nurse is reinforcing teaching about the frequency of breast self-examination (BSE) with a young adult client. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?Answer →
  8. 8A nurse is about to perform postmortem care of a client. The family wishes to view the body. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? (Select all that apply)Answer →
  9. 9A 75-year-old patient is recommended "Active Surveillance" for low-grade prostate cancer. Which statement best explains this?Answer →
  10. 10A nurse is reinforcing teaching about breast self-examination (BSE) with a client who has a regular menstrual cycle. The nurse should instruct the client to perform BSE at which of the following times?Answer →
  11. 11A nurse is completing the admission assessment of a female client with a right mastectomy secondary to breast cancer and notes a "LIMB ALERT" band on the client's right wrist. What action is important for the nurse to take while measuring vital signs?Answer →
  12. 12Nursing interventions for the person undergoing a radical neck dissection include: Select all that applyAnswer →
  13. 13A hospice nurse is caring for a client who has terminal cancer and takes PO morphine for pain relief. The client reports that he had to increase the dose of morphine this week to obtain pain relief. Which of the following scenarios should the nurse document as the explanation for this situation?Answer →
  14. 14What is the nurse's appropriate reply when a client receiving chemotherapy asks, "why am I taking megestrol?"Answer →
  15. 15A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving chemotherapy with cisplatin to treat bladder cancer. After several treatments, the client reports fatigue. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?Answer →
  16. 16The nurse is teaching the client and family about administering and taking oral chemotherapy drugs. Which statement indicates the need for further teaching?Answer →
  17. 17SPIKES communication: "What is your understanding of the CT scan?" represents which step?Answer →
  18. 18A child is admitted with a suspected diagnosis of Wilms' tumor. The nurse should place a sign with which of the following warnings over the child's bed?Answer →
  19. 19A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving IV prochlorperazine. Which of the following effects would the nurse need to notify the provider of immediately?Answer →
  20. 20Which of the following statements regarding safety precautions when administering systemic radiation treatment are correct? Select all that apply.Answer →
  21. 21A client who is in active treatment for ovarian cancer is prescribed pantoprazole for a diagnosis of GERD and has been experiencing nausea and vomiting post chemotherapy treatments. Which of the following lab values will the nurse need to report to the provider? (Select all that apply)Answer →
  22. 22The client, newly diagnosed with cancer, has opted for the use of external beam radiation in the treatment of cancer. In preparing the client for treatment, what should the nurse include in the preparation plan?Answer →
  23. 23Which of the following are recognized physical signs of imminent death?Answer →
  24. 24A client with a pancreatic tumor is receiving chemotherapy via intraperitoneal (IP) infusion. Which side effect should the nurse anticipate and be most prepared to manage during and immediately after the infusion? Select all that apply.Answer →
  25. 25A client experiences an extravasation when receiving a doxorubicin infusion. What is the nurse's initial action?Answer →
  26. 26A nurse is caring for a client who has chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy. The nurse should expect the client to report having experienced which of the following symptoms?Answer →
  27. 27A client with terminal cancer asks the nurse, "Am I going to have to live with severe pain all the time?" Which response by the nurse is most accurate?Answer →
  28. 28A nurse is teaching a client receiving chemotherapy for breast cancer about infection prevention. The client asks, "When am I most at risk for getting an infection?" Which response by the nurse is most accurate?Answer →
  29. 29Which laboratory value in a chemotherapy patient requires immediate reporting?Answer →
  30. 30A teenager visits the school nurse concerned with recent exposure to the human papilloma virus (HPV). What should the nurse include when speaking with the teen? Select all that apply.Answer →
  31. 31A patient is preparing to start brachytherapy for uterine cancer. Which of the following recommendations should the nurse include? (Select all that apply)Answer →
  32. 32Which statement is incorrect related to a cancer prevention program?Answer →
  33. 33A nurse is caring for a client with bone marrow suppression due to methotrexate therapy. Which laboratory value should the nurse monitor to assess for the improvement of the client's condition?Answer →
  34. 34A nurse is administering IV chemotherapy to a client. Which action is most critical to prevent tissue damage from extravasation?Answer →
  35. 35A neutropenic patient undergoing chemotherapy has an absolute neutrophil count of 400/mm². The family brings fresh flowers into the room. What is the nurse's best action?Answer →
  36. 36The nurse is administering a humanized mouse derived, targeted circulatory monoclonal antibody treatment to an oncology client. Which of the following drugs fits this pharmacologic description?Answer →
  37. 37Medicare hospice benefit requirement?Answer →
  38. 38A public health nurse is participating in an education event aimed at preventing cervical cancer. What strategies should the nurse include in this event? Select all that apply.Answer →
  39. 39A nurse is admitting a client diagnosed with late-stage gastric cancer. The client's family is distraught and angry that the client was not diagnosed earlier in the course of her disease. What factor most likely contributed to the client's late diagnosis?Answer →
  40. 40A nurse is caring for a client who has Stage IV lung cancer and was prescribed opioid medications for pain management. The client is unable to engage in most physical activity. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse anticipate?Answer →
  41. 41An adult patient is about to receive intravenous (IV) ondansetron (Zofran) during a chemotherapy treatment. A dose of 0.15 mg/kg IV 30 minutes before chemotherapy is ordered. The patient weighs 140 pounds. The medication is supplied in a vial marked 2 mg/mL for IV administration. Identify how many milliliters the nurse will administer for this dose. (record answer to one decimal place)Answer →
  42. 42A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing menopausal symptoms and requests information about hormone replacement therapy (HRT). Which of the following items in the client's health history is a contraindication for hormone replacement therapy?Answer →
  43. 43The nurse is teaching a group of clients about the prevention of colorectal cancer. Which client statement indicates a need for additional teaching?Answer →
  44. 44The oncology nurse is assigned the following patients. Which patient should the nurse assess first?Answer →
  45. 45A patient who is 24-year-old women came to the clinic complaining of breast tenderness in her right breast and "fears she may have breast cancer". You are performing a breast examination on the patient. Which clinical finding would require further testing?Answer →
  46. 46A nurse is teaching a group of middle adult clients about early detection of colorectal cancer. The nurse should include the American Cancer Society recommendation that men and women beginning at age 50 who are at average risk should have a colonoscopy at which of the following intervals?Answer →
  47. 47A client with prostate cancer is recovering from a open radical prostatectomy and ready to be discharged. What essential information should the nurse include when providing discharge education?Answer →
  48. 48A client has been diagnosed with a tumor classified as T2 N1 M0 according to the TNM staging system. Which statement best describes this classification?Answer →
  49. 49The nurse who is leading a wellness workshop has been asked about actions to reduce the risk of bladder cancer. What health promotion action most directly addresses a major risk factor for bladder cancer?Answer →
  50. 50A nurse is teaching a client who has fibrocystic breast condition (FBC) about strategies to minimize discomfort. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?Answer →
  51. 51The nurse is caring for a terminally ill client with advanced cancer who is receiving palliative care in a shared room. The family requests continuous chanting at the bedside as part of their spiritual practice. What action should the nurse take?Answer →
  52. 52What is a vision condition in which people can see close objects clearly, but objects farther away appear blurred?Answer →
  53. 53Which signs and symptoms are warning signs of cancer? Select all that apply.Answer →
  54. 54Which information will the nurse include when providing teaching about intravesical instillation of bacille Calmette-Guérin to prevent the recurrence of a bladder tumor?Answer →
  55. 55A terminally ill client expresses confusion about their Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) order, asking the nurse: "Does having a DNR mean the doctors will stop treating my illness and just let me die?" Which response by the nurse best clarifies the purpose and scope of a DNR order?Answer →
  56. 56A nurse is reinforcing teaching about the frequency of breast self-examination (BSE) with a young adult client. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?Answer →
  57. 57A nurse is teaching a client who is to begin chemotherapy about a peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC). Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?Answer →
  58. 58A patient with multiple myeloma has serum calcium 12.8 mg/dL and reports weakness and constipation. What is the priority intervention?Answer →
  59. 59A nurse is caring for a post-operative right mastectomy patient. Which intervention prevents lymphedema?Answer →
  60. 60The client expresses concern over alopecia. Which nursing diagnosis should the nurse include in the plan of care?Answer →
  61. 61A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving a prescribed dose of internal radiation therapy. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to perform?Answer →
  62. 62Which of the following statements best describes the characteristics of malignant tumors compared to benign tumors?Answer →
  63. 63What are the possible side effects of antitumor antibiotics above the lifetime maximum cumulative dose?Answer →
  64. 64A nurse is teaching a group of clients who have cancer about radiation therapy. Which of the following activities should the nurse include in the teaching?Answer →
  65. 65A nurse is caring for a client who is terminally ill. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an indication that palliative care should be recommended?Answer →
  66. 66Which of the following statements about internal radiation therapy (brachytherapy) are accurate? Select all that apply.Answer →
  67. 67A family member of a client with metastatic bone cancer asks what can be expected as the client nears the end-of-life. How should the nurse respond?Answer →
  68. 68A client is receiving combination chemotherapy for treatment of metastatic carcinoma. When monitoring the client for systemic side effects, which assessment finding warrants intervention by the nurse?Answer →
  69. 69When teaching a community education class about the seven warning signs of cancer, the nurse will note which is the most common sign of bladder cancer?Answer →
  70. 70The nurse is caring for a client with internal radiation implants (brachytherapy) for prostate cancer. Which safety measure should the nurse implement?Answer →
  71. 71A nurse is providing education to a client who is to undergo radiation therapy to treat skin cancer. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?Answer →
  72. 72A patient is receiving treatment for esophageal cancer. The combination of medications and radiotherapy resulted in leukopenia. What intervention will the nurse include in the care of this patient?Answer →
  73. 73A client is started their first round of chemotherapy. A nurse notices change in ECG monitoring noting tall T waves with bradycardia. The nurse also receives the following lab values: K 6.8 (3.5-5.0), Uric acid level 7.7 (2.6-7.5). Please select which of the following interventions would be indicated or not indicated:Answer →
  74. 74A client who is receiving antineoplastic chemotherapy has lost 25% of total body weight and is having difficulty eating because of stomatitis. In planning care for this client, which diet should the nurse recommend?Answer →
  75. 75The nurse cares for a client receiving chemotherapy who has decreased nutrition related to stomatitis. What action should the nurse take to promote improved nutritional intake for this client?Answer →
  76. 76A nurse is assessing a patient with breast concerns. Which finding is concerning for breast cancer?Answer →
  77. 77A nurse is providing education to a client with a strong family history of breast cancer who is considering genetic testing. The client asks, 'Will this genetic testing lead to a cure?' Which response by the nurse is most appropriate?Answer →
  78. 78A nurse is managing a patient's dyspnea at the end of life using non-pharmacologic interventions. Which action is most appropriate?Answer →
  79. 79A nurse is teaching a patient newly diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) about targeted therapy. What should the nurse emphasize about this treatment?Answer →
  80. 80A patient admitted with pancreatitis who also has breast cancer is complaining of nausea, bone pain, and constipation. Laboratory results show a Calcium level of 16.2 mg/dL. Your priority nursing intervention is to:Answer →
  81. 81A nurse is caring for a hospitalized client with severe neutropenia following chemotherapy. Which finding requires immediate intervention?Answer →
  82. 82A nurse is teaching a client with Glaucoma how to administer eye drops to achieve maximum absorption. The nurse should teach the client to perform what action?Answer →
  83. 83A nurse is teaching a client who has stomatitis. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include? (Select all that apply)Answer →
  84. 84A patient arrives to urgent care experiencing nausea and is found to have a firm, non-tender abdominal mass in the Left Lower Quadrant (LLQ). They are instructed to obtain a CT scan as soon as it can be scheduled. The patient states, "They have no insurance". What is the priority nursing action?Answer →
  85. 85A nurse is teaching a patient who is to begin chemotherapy to treat lung cancer. The nurse should instruct the patient to monitor for which of the following side effects? (Select all that apply)Answer →
  86. 86The school nurse is teaching the students strategies to reduce the risk of developing lung cancer. Which of the following statements are true. Select all that apply.Answer →
  87. 87The healthcare provider prescribes filgrastim 5 mcg/kg/day subcutaneous for a client who weighs 132 pounds and has just completed chemotherapy. The medication is available in "Filgrastim 480 mcg/0.8 mL." How many mL should the nurse administer? (Enter numerical value only. If rounding is required, round to the nearest tenth.)Answer →
  88. 88Which condition is an oncology emergency?Answer →
  89. 89What teaching should be included in the plan-of-care for a premenopausal woman receiving the SERM tamoxifen?Answer →
  90. 90The nurse is conducting a health history for a client recently diagnosed with prostate cancer. The client expresses concern "that a past untreated infection may have contributed to his current diagnosis." Which infection in the client's history is most strongly associated with chronic prostatic inflammation and a potential increased risk for prostate cancer?Answer →
  91. 91Which hospice interventions should be included? Select all that apply.Answer →
  92. 92A patient with advanced heart failure expresses interest in palliative care but is concerned about losing access to their current cardiologist and life-prolonging treatments. How should the nurse clarify the difference between palliative care and hospice?Answer →
  93. 93A nurse is preparing discharge instructions for a patient who underwent sinus cancer surgery. Which instruction is most appropriate regarding sinus cavity care?Answer →
  94. 94The nurse is caring for a client who has a diagnosis of terminal pancreatic cancer. What statement by the client's family member indicates they are in the anger phase of the grief process?Answer →
  95. 95A nurse is planning education about breast cancer for a group of clients. Which modifiable risk factor should the nurse include in the teaching?Answer →
  96. 96According to the American Cancer Society (ACS), which factor has led to health disparities regarding how quickly a client is diagnosed with cancer?Answer →
  97. 97While teaching a class on female cancers, the instructor emphasizes to the nursing students that many clients with ovarian cancer may display which of the following symptoms?Answer →
  98. 98A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client following a mastectomy. Which of the following client statements indicates an improving body image?Answer →
  99. 99The nurse cares for a client with cancer who is undergoing chemotherapy. What finding indicates the treatment is effective?Answer →
  100. 100A nurse is caring for a client who has cancer. The client tells the nurse. "l would prefer to try vitamins and minerals instead of chemotherapy." Which of the following responses should the nurse make?Answer →
  101. 101The nursing preceptor asked a group of new nurses: which of the following is important in primary cancer prevention?Answer →
  102. 102A nurse is reinforcing teaching about breast self-examination (BSE) with a client who has a regular menstrual cycle. The nurse should instruct the client to perform BSE at which of the following times?Answer →
  103. 103A 24-year-old client reports one week of red, raised lesions at the base of tongue and on the inside of the mouth. What priority assessment question will the nurse ask?Answer →
  104. 104Nutritional screening is important to assist in quality of care for a patient receiving cancer treatment. The nurse is teaching a patient with a malabsorption issue about a low-fat diet. What food should the patient avoid eating? Select all that apply.Answer →
  105. 105Which medication reduces end-of-life respiratory secretions?Answer →
  106. 106Following radical neck dissection for head and neck cancer, a nurse notes the patient is experiencing significant shoulder drop. What is the most appropriate nursing interpretation of this finding?Answer →
  107. 107The nurse plans care for a patient with superior vena cava syndrome (SVCS) secondary to lung cancer. What should the nurse prioritize?Answer →
  108. 108A nurse is caring for a client who is terminally ill. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an indication that palliative care should be recommended?Answer →
  109. 109Which intervention is a priority when caring for a client receiving cyclophosphamide?Answer →
  110. 110While teaching a health class to junior and senior male high school students, the school nurse educates them that the first sign of testicular cancer is:Answer →
  111. 111A nurse is teaching a client about the seven warning signs of cancer. Which of the following signs should the nurse include in the teaching? (Select All that Apply.)Answer →
  112. 112Which of the following nursing interventions is the most evidence-based approach to managing chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting?Answer →
  113. 113A patient is receiving treatment for esophageal cancer. The combination of medications and radiotherapy resulted in leukopenia. What intervention will the nurse include in the care of this patient?Answer →
  114. 114A nurse is caring for a client who received chemotherapy the day before. Which of the following items requires the nurse to implement special handling precautions?Answer →
  115. 115A 64-year-old patient with a history of lung cancer is admitted with suspected superior vena cava (SVC) syndrome. Which assessment findings would the nurse expect? (Select all that apply)Answer →
  116. 116A neutropenic oncology patient asks why raw fruits and vegetables are restricted during treatment. What is the nurse's best response?Answer →
  117. 117If a patient has a known allergic reaction to an antineoplastic medication, which types of medications are given as pretreatment preparation? (Select all that apply.)Answer →
  118. 118A client has been informed that their cancer has spread to the lungs. The client asks the nurse, "How did the cancer get to my lungs?" What explanation should the nurse give to the client?Answer →
  119. 119A nurse is caring for a client scheduled to receive external radiation to the neck for cancer of the larynx. During a pre-treatment exam, the nurse explains to the client that the most likely side effect would be:Answer →
  120. 120A neutropenic oncology patient asks why raw fruits and vegetables are restricted during treatment. What is the nurse's best response?Answer →
  121. 121A patient receiving radiation therapy for lung cancer complains of burning pain and skin peeling at the treatment site. Which action best supports nursing care for this patient?Answer →
  122. 122Staff at a women's health center are being briefed by their supervisor on the latest recommendations for breast cancer screening. Which guidelines should staff pass on to their clients?Answer →
  123. 123A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client following a mastectomy. Which of the following client statements indicates an improving body image?Answer →
  124. 124A patient is receiving methotrexate therapy through a Hickman catheter. Which finding is a clinical indication of antineoplastic toxicity in this patient?Answer →
  125. 125A nurse is teaching a group of young adult men about preventing delays in the diagnosis of testicular cancer. Which statement by a participant indicates understanding of the teaching?Answer →
  126. 126A nurse is providing education about advance directives to a client who has end-stage liver failure. Which of the following statements by the client reflects an understanding of advance directives?Answer →
  127. 127A neutropenic patient undergoing chemotherapy has an absolute neutrophil count of 400/mm³. The family brings fresh flowers into the room. What is the nurse's best action?Answer →
  128. 128A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving a prescribed dose of internal radiation therapy. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to perform?Answer →
  129. 129The nurse is conducting a nutritional class on foods that have been linked to help decrease the development of some forms of cancer. Which meal selection is the best choice to help reduce the risk of some cancers?Answer →
  130. 130The nurse is caring for a patient who is receiving vincristine. What method of administration should the nurse use to administer this medication?Answer →
  131. 131A nurse is teaching a client who has fibrocystic breast condition (FBC) about strategies to minimize discomfort. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?Answer →
  132. 132The nurse cares for a client with leukemia entering palliative care. What is the nurse's first action when planning this client's care?Answer →
  133. 133The day before admission, a client received a radiation treatment because of oral squamous cell carcinoma. What side effect of radiation will the nurse anticipate?Answer →
  134. 134A hospice nurse provides distraction for a client with terminal cancer who is experiencing pain. The client says, "You are just trying to ignore my pain." How should the nurse respond?Answer →
  135. 135A client aged 38 with a BRCA1 gene mutation and a family history of breast cancer expresses concerns about early identification of breast cancer. Which breast cancer screening approach should the nurse recommend?Answer →
  136. 136Review the electronic health record. Which action(s) should the nurse include in the client's plan of care? Select all that apply.Answer →
  137. 137A nurse is teaching a client about fibrocystic breasts. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?Answer →
  138. 138A client aged 38 with a BRCA1 gene mutation and a family history of breast cancer expresses concerns about early identification of breast cancer. Which breast cancer screening approach should the nurse recommend?Answer →
  139. 139A nurse is caring for a client who is 1 day postoperative following a left radical mastectomy. Which of the following client behaviors should alert the nurse that the client is having difficulty adjusting to the loss of her breast?Answer →
  140. 140The nurse receives hand-off shift report in the morning. Which client should the nurse see first?Answer →
  141. 141How is cancer-related cachexia defined?Answer →
  142. 142A client who underwent a bilateral radical mastectomy 24 hours ago is experiencing pain, redness, warmth, and tenderness in the left upper arm. The nurse understands the client is most likely experiencing [1] and the nurse should [2].Answer →
  143. 143What is the priority intervention?Answer →
  144. 144A female client is scheduled for a routine screening for cervical cancer. Which of the following factors should the nurse identify as a non-modifiable risk factor for cervical cancer?Answer →
  145. 145A patient receiving radiation therapy for lung cancer complains of burning pain and skin peeling at the treatment site. Which action best supports nursing care for this patient?Answer →
  146. 146A new nurse is administering a vesicant to a patient. The charge nurse questions the new nurse when the nurse states the following:Answer →
  147. 147A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who received iodine-131 (¹³¹I) therapy for thyroid cancer. Which instruction is most important for the nurse to include?Answer →
  148. 148A client, who is undergoing radiation therapy, reports that they are going to the beach for the weekend. What education by the nurse is most appropriate?Answer →
  149. 149A female client is scheduled for a routine screening for cervical cancer. Which of the following factors should the nurse identify as a non-modifiable risk factor for cervical cancer?Answer →
  150. 150Which of the following is a risk factor for prostate cancer?Answer →
  151. 151Which laboratory value in a chemotherapy patient requires immediate reporting?Answer →
  152. 152A client who had surgery for colon cancer last year received a report today that cancer has returned and has metastasized. What finding supports this report?Answer →
  153. 153Which folate analog is used 24 hours after methotrexate treatment to counteract toxicity of this drug?Answer →
  154. 154A nurse is providing discharge teaching for a client who is undergoing outpatient chemotherapy. Which of the following client statements indicates an understanding of the teaching?Answer →
  155. 155A nurse is preparing a client who is to receive chemotherapy for treatment of ovarian cancer. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?Answer →
  156. 156A nurse is caring for a client who received chemotherapy the day before. Which of the following items requires the nurse to implement special handling precautions?Answer →
  157. 157Following radical neck dissection for head and neck cancer, a nurse notes the patient is experiencing significant shoulder drop. What is the most appropriate nursing interpretation of this finding?Answer →
  158. 158A 72-year-old patient diagnosed with advanced laryngeal cancer is receiving radiation therapy and reports increasing fatigue, difficulty swallowing, and persistent throat pain. During the nursing assessment, which action should the nurse prioritize to optimize symptom management and patient safety?Answer →
  159. 159A nurse in a provider's clinic is assessing a client who has cancer and a prescription for methotrexate PO. Which of the following actions should the nurse take when the client reports bleeding gums?Answer →
  160. 160A nurse is assessing a client who reports a new lump in their breast. Which of the following findings should the nurse recognize as a potential indication of breast cancer?Answer →
  161. 161A nurse is teaching a client about managing chemotherapy-induced nephrotoxicity. Which drug poses the highest risk for kidney injury?Answer →
  162. 162A nurse is caring for a client in an outpatient clinic who is undergoing routine screenings and lifestyle counseling. The nurse emphasized the need for annual check-ups to monitor health status. What other primary cancer prevention strategies should the nurse include? Select all that apply.Answer →
  163. 163An oncology nurse is caring for a client who is starting chemotherapy for terminal breast cancer. The client verbalizes concerns about the adverse effects of the treatment. Which response by the nurse is most appropriate to make?Answer →
  164. 164A patient experiencing nausea and vomiting with chemotherapy treatment for uterine cancer is newly prescribed scopolamine to help prevent nausea. Which of the following common effects will the nurse need to monitor the patient for? (Select all that apply)Answer →
  165. 165What precautions should be taken when caring for a client receiving external beam radiation?Answer →
  166. 166A nurse is caring for a patient with a newly diagnosed serious illness. Which statement best describes the primary goal of palliative care for this patient?Answer →