Nurse Kent is teaching a male client to perform monthly testicular self-examinations. Which of the following points would be appropriate to make? A. Testicular cancer is a highly curable type of cancer B. Testicular cancer is very difficult to diagnose C. Testicular cancer is the number one cause of cancer deaths in… Read More »
In teaching about cancer prevention to a community group, the nurse stresses the promotion of exercise, normal body weight, and a low-fat diet because A. Obesity and lack of exercise cause cancer in susceptible people B. People who exercise and eat healthy will make other lifestyle changes C. Most people are willing… Read More »
According to a standard staging classification of Hodgkin’s disease, which of the following criteria reflects stage III? A. Involvement of lymph node regions or structures on both sides of the diaphragm B. Involvement of two or more lymph node regions or structures C. Involvement of single lymph node region or structure … Read More »
A 36-year-old man with lymphoma presents with signs of impending septic shock 9 days after chemotherapy. The nurse would expect which of the following to be present? A. Low-grade fever, chills, tachycardia B. Elevated temperature, oliguria, hypotension C. Flushing, decreased oxygen saturation, mild hypotension D. High-grade fever, normal blood pressure, increased… Read More »
During the admission assessment of a 35 year old client with advanced ovarian cancer, the nurse recognizes which symptom as typical of the disease? A. Abdominal distention B. Abdominal bleeding C. Diarrhea D. Hypermenorrhea Correct Answer: A. Abdominal distention Option A: Clinical manifestations of ovarian cancer include… Read More »
A patient receiving head and neck radiation and systemic chemotherapy has ulcerations over the oral mucosa and tongue and thick, ropey saliva. An appropriate intervention for the nurse to teach the patient is to A. Rinse the mouth before and after each meal and at bedtime with a saline solution B. Use cotton-tipped… Read More »
The nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of a client diagnosed with multiple myeloma. Which of the following would the nurse expect to note specifically in this disorder? A. Increased WBC’s B. Increased calcium levels C. Decreased blood urea nitrogen D. Decreased number of plasma cells in the bone marrow. … Read More »
Rhea has malignant lymphoma. As part of her chemotherapy, the physician prescribes chlorambucil (Leukeran), 10 mg by mouth daily. When caring for the client, the nurse teaches her about adverse reactions to chlorambucil, such as alopecia. How soon after the first administration of chlorambucil might this reaction occur? A. Immediately B. 1 week… Read More »
During a routine health examination, a 30-year-old patient tells the nurse about a family history of colon cancer. The nurse will plan to A. Schedule a sigmoidoscopy to provide baseline data about the patient B. Teach the patient about the need for a colonoscopy at age 50 C. Have the patient ask… Read More »
The nurse is developing a plan of care for the client with multiple myeloma. The nurse includes which priority intervention in the plan of care? A. Encouraging fluids B. Providing frequent oral care C. Coughing and deep breathing D. Monitoring red blood cell count Correct Answer: A.… Read More »