NURS 498 Exam #3 Questions With Complete Solutions

Which nursing roles are important for the prevention and detection of cancer? a) Teaching about cancer risk factors b) Using people's natural fear of cancer to motivate changes in unhealthy lifestyles c) Health promotion in relation to eating low-fibre, refined-carbohydrate diets d) Encouraging the public to participate in regular screening tests for all detectable cancer sites correct answer: A Which is an inappropriate nursing intervention to promote nutrition in a client with cancer? a) Providing increased protein for normal cell recovery and immune system function b) Alerting the physician that nutritional supplements may be needed when the client has a 4-kg weight loss c) Encouraging the client to eat a high-calorie, high-protein snack every few hours to prevent weight loss d) Providing bland, pureed food because the person's taste sensation is altered correct answer: D A client is told that he will require a right orchiectomy and chemotherapy for testicular cancer. The client asks the nurse of he will be infertile after the procedure. Which response should be made by the nurse? a) "Has your surgeon discussed cryopreservation of your sperm?" b) "Don't be concerned about this now, at this point you need to be concerned about removal of the cancer." c) "Since only one testicle is being removed your fertility will not be effected." d) "This procedure will make you infertile." correct answer: A Which information will the nurse provide to a client receiving radiation therapy or chemotherapy? a) The cycle of fatigue-depression-fatigue that may occur during treatment can be reduced by restricting activity. b) Effective birth control methods should be used for the rest of the client's life. c) After successful treatment, the client returns to previous functional level. d) Notify the health care team if nausea and vomiting are experienced during treatment so that these can be managed. correct answer: D Which points would be part of nursing teaching for a client undergoing brachytherapy of the cervix? a) The client will be taught that she may experience desquamation of the skin on the abdomen and upper legs. b) The client will be taught about the treatment and need for