Which of the following is the primary goal for surgical resection of lung cancer? A. To remove all of the tumor and any collapsed alveoli in the same region B. To remove as much as the tumor as possible, without removing any alveoli C. To remove the tumor and as little surrounding… Read More »
A male client with a nagging cough makes an appointment to see the physician after reading that this symptom is one of the seven warning signs of cancer. What is another warning sign of cancer? A. Rash B. Indigestion C. Chronic ache or pain D. Persistent nausea … Read More »
A client had undergone radiation therapy (external). The expected side effects include the following apart from: A. Hair loss B. Ulceration of oral mucous membranes C. Constipation D. Headache Correct Answer: C. Constipation Option C: Diarrhea, not constipation is the side effect of radiation therapy which usually… Read More »
When assessing a patient’s needs for psychologic support after the patient has been diagnosed with stage I cancer of the colon, which question by the nurse will provide the most information? A. “How do you feel about having a possibly terminal illness?” B. “How long ago were you diagnosed with this cancer?” … Read More »
The nurse is reviewing the chart of a client who is newly diagnosed with chronic lymphocytic leukemia. Which of the following laboratory values is expected to be seen? A. Elevated aspartate aminotransferase and alanine aminotransferase levels B. Thrombocytopenia and increased lymphocytes C. Elevated sedimentation rate D. Uncontrolled proliferation of granulocytes … Read More »
One of the most serious blood coagulation complications for individuals with cancer and for those undergoing cancer treatments is disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC). The most common cause of this bleeding disorder is: A. Brain metastasis B. Sepsis C. Intravenous heparin therapy D. Underlying liver disease Correct Answer:… Read More »
Nurse Melinda is caring for a client who is postoperative following a pelvic exenteration and the physician changes the client’s diet from NPO status to clear liquids. The nurse makes which priority assessment before administering the diet? A. Ability to ambulate B. Urine specific gravity C. Bowel sounds D. Incision appearance… Read More »
A chemotherapeutic agent known to cause alopecia is prescribed for a patient. To maintain the patient’s self-esteem, the nurse plans to A. Suggest that the patient limit social contacts until regrowth of the hair occurs B. Encourage the patient to purchase a wig or hat and wear it once hair loss begins … Read More »
If the client with lung cancer also has preexisting pulmonary disease, which of the following statements best describes the extent of a surgery that can be performed? A. It doesn’t affect it B. It may require a whole lung to be removed C. The entire tumor may not be able to be… Read More »
For a female client newly diagnosed with radiation-induced thrombocytopenia, the nurse should include which intervention in the plan of care? A. Inspecting the skin for petechiae once every shift B. Placing the client in strict isolation C. Providing for frequent rest periods D. Administering aspirin if the temperature exceeds 102° F… Read More »