Questions 576–600
Oncology Nursing
Question 576
A client receiving chemotherapy has a neutrophil count of 500/mm³. What is the priority nursing
intervention?
A. Implement neutropenic
precautions B. Encourage fresh
flowers in the room C. Allow
visitors with colds
D. Administer live vaccines
Answer: A
Rationale: Severe neutropenia places the client at high risk for infection.
Question 577
A client undergoing radiation therapy reports fatigue. What should the nurse teach?
A. Balance rest with
activity B. Avoid all
physical activity C.
Answer:
A
Rationale: Fatigue is common during radiation therapy and should be managed with energy
conservation.
, Increase caffeine intake
D. Restrict fluids
Answer:
A
Rationale: Fatigue is common during radiation therapy and should be managed with energy
conservation.
Oncology Nursing
Question 576
A client receiving chemotherapy has a neutrophil count of 500/mm³. What is the priority nursing
intervention?
A. Implement neutropenic
precautions B. Encourage fresh
flowers in the room C. Allow
visitors with colds
D. Administer live vaccines
Answer: A
Rationale: Severe neutropenia places the client at high risk for infection.
Question 577
A client undergoing radiation therapy reports fatigue. What should the nurse teach?
A. Balance rest with
activity B. Avoid all
physical activity C.
Answer:
A
Rationale: Fatigue is common during radiation therapy and should be managed with energy
conservation.
, Increase caffeine intake
D. Restrict fluids
Answer:
A
Rationale: Fatigue is common during radiation therapy and should be managed with energy
conservation.
