Cancer Nclex Questions and Answers
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A nurse is caring for a client undergoing chemotherapy. What is the primary goal of
chemotherapy?
A. To alleviate pain
✔✔ B. To destroy cancer cells
C. To prevent metastasis
D. To decrease tumor size
What should the nurse monitor for in a client who is receiving chemotherapy?
A. Decreased oxygen saturation
✔✔ B. Neutropenia
C. High blood pressure
D. Elevated glucose levels
A client with lung cancer is experiencing shortness of breath. What intervention should the nurse
prioritize?
✔✔ A. Administer oxygen as ordered
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,B. Increase fluid intake
C. Encourage deep breathing exercises
D. Assist the client into a prone position
A client receiving radiation therapy has developed erythema at the treatment site. What should
the nurse recommend?
A. Apply a heating pad to the area
✔✔ B. Keep the area clean and dry, and apply non-alcoholic lotion
C. Massage the area with a gentle scrub
D. Use tight bandages to protect the skin
What is the most common side effect of chemotherapy?
A. Headache
✔✔ B. Nausea and vomiting
C. Dizziness
D. Hair growth
A nurse is caring for a client with breast cancer. What should the nurse teach the client about the
side effects of chemotherapy?
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,✔✔ A. Hair loss and nausea are common side effects
B. Chemo will not affect fertility
C. Chemotherapy does not affect immune function
D. Weight gain is a common side effect
A client with lung cancer has a low white blood cell count. What is the priority nursing
intervention?
A. Encourage increased fluid intake
✔✔ B. Implement neutropenic precautions
C. Administer pain medications
D. Increase activity level
A client undergoing chemotherapy is at risk for mucositis. What is the nurse's priority
intervention?
✔✔ A. Encourage the client to use a soft toothbrush and rinse with saline
B. Monitor for signs of infection
C. Provide high-protein foods
D. Administer corticosteroids as prescribed
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, Which of the following is the most important intervention for a client with leukemia receiving
chemotherapy who has developed thrombocytopenia?
A. Monitor blood pressure
✔✔ B. Assess for signs of bleeding
C. Offer high-fiber foods
D. Encourage physical activity
What should the nurse include when teaching a client with breast cancer about the side effects of
tamoxifen?
✔✔ A. Risk of hot flashes and vaginal dryness
B. Increased risk of diarrhea and weight loss
C. Decreased appetite and dry mouth
D. Skin rash and joint pain
A client receiving radiation therapy asks how to care for their skin. What should the nurse teach
them?
A. Use hot compresses to reduce pain
✔✔ B. Avoid tight clothing and apply moisturizing lotions
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A nurse is caring for a client undergoing chemotherapy. What is the primary goal of
chemotherapy?
A. To alleviate pain
✔✔ B. To destroy cancer cells
C. To prevent metastasis
D. To decrease tumor size
What should the nurse monitor for in a client who is receiving chemotherapy?
A. Decreased oxygen saturation
✔✔ B. Neutropenia
C. High blood pressure
D. Elevated glucose levels
A client with lung cancer is experiencing shortness of breath. What intervention should the nurse
prioritize?
✔✔ A. Administer oxygen as ordered
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,B. Increase fluid intake
C. Encourage deep breathing exercises
D. Assist the client into a prone position
A client receiving radiation therapy has developed erythema at the treatment site. What should
the nurse recommend?
A. Apply a heating pad to the area
✔✔ B. Keep the area clean and dry, and apply non-alcoholic lotion
C. Massage the area with a gentle scrub
D. Use tight bandages to protect the skin
What is the most common side effect of chemotherapy?
A. Headache
✔✔ B. Nausea and vomiting
C. Dizziness
D. Hair growth
A nurse is caring for a client with breast cancer. What should the nurse teach the client about the
side effects of chemotherapy?
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,✔✔ A. Hair loss and nausea are common side effects
B. Chemo will not affect fertility
C. Chemotherapy does not affect immune function
D. Weight gain is a common side effect
A client with lung cancer has a low white blood cell count. What is the priority nursing
intervention?
A. Encourage increased fluid intake
✔✔ B. Implement neutropenic precautions
C. Administer pain medications
D. Increase activity level
A client undergoing chemotherapy is at risk for mucositis. What is the nurse's priority
intervention?
✔✔ A. Encourage the client to use a soft toothbrush and rinse with saline
B. Monitor for signs of infection
C. Provide high-protein foods
D. Administer corticosteroids as prescribed
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, Which of the following is the most important intervention for a client with leukemia receiving
chemotherapy who has developed thrombocytopenia?
A. Monitor blood pressure
✔✔ B. Assess for signs of bleeding
C. Offer high-fiber foods
D. Encourage physical activity
What should the nurse include when teaching a client with breast cancer about the side effects of
tamoxifen?
✔✔ A. Risk of hot flashes and vaginal dryness
B. Increased risk of diarrhea and weight loss
C. Decreased appetite and dry mouth
D. Skin rash and joint pain
A client receiving radiation therapy asks how to care for their skin. What should the nurse teach
them?
A. Use hot compresses to reduce pain
✔✔ B. Avoid tight clothing and apply moisturizing lotions
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