Evolve - Cancer Treatment and Care
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A nurse is teaching a client about chemotherapy. Which of the following side effects is most
commonly associated with chemotherapy?
✔✔ A. Nausea and vomiting
B. Weight gain
C. Insomnia
D. Skin rash
The nurse is providing care for a client undergoing radiation therapy. Which of the following
should be included in the care plan to protect the skin in the irradiated area?
✔✔ A. Use a mild soap and water to cleanse the area
B. Apply heating pads to the irradiated area
C. Rub lotion on the irradiated area to prevent dryness
D. Expose the irradiated area to the sun for vitamin D
A nurse is caring for a client receiving chemotherapy. Which of the following is the priority
nursing intervention to prevent infection?
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,A. Monitor for signs of bleeding
✔✔ B. Monitor the client’s temperature frequently
C. Administer antiemetics as prescribed
D. Encourage fluid intake
A client receiving radiation therapy for breast cancer asks the nurse about the potential side
effects. Which of the following is a common side effect of radiation therapy to the chest area?
A. Abdominal pain
B. Diarrhea
✔✔ C. Skin irritation and redness
D. Constipation
The nurse is caring for a client receiving chemotherapy. Which of the following is the best
strategy to manage chemotherapy-induced nausea?
✔✔ A. Administer prescribed antiemetic medications before chemotherapy
B. Encourage the client to drink carbonated beverages during therapy
C. Avoid giving the client fluids for 1 hour before and after chemotherapy
D. Instruct the client to eat large meals to prevent nausea
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, A client who has undergone surgery for colorectal cancer asks about the importance of adjuvant
chemotherapy. What is the nurse’s best response?
✔✔ A. "Adjuvant chemotherapy helps eliminate any remaining cancer cells after surgery."
B. "Adjuvant chemotherapy is used to treat side effects of surgery."
C. "Adjuvant chemotherapy is typically not needed unless cancer has spread to other organs."
D. "Adjuvant chemotherapy is given only if the cancer is in the later stages."
A nurse is caring for a client receiving targeted therapy for lung cancer. Which of the following
is the priority nursing action when administering this therapy?
A. Assessing for fluid retention
B. Checking for gastrointestinal bleeding
✔✔ C. Monitoring for skin reactions such as rash or dry skin
D. Encouraging increased fluid intake to prevent dehydration
A client with cancer is receiving palliative care. Which of the following is the primary goal of
palliative care?
✔✔ A. To provide relief from pain and improve the quality of life
B. To cure the cancer and extend life
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A nurse is teaching a client about chemotherapy. Which of the following side effects is most
commonly associated with chemotherapy?
✔✔ A. Nausea and vomiting
B. Weight gain
C. Insomnia
D. Skin rash
The nurse is providing care for a client undergoing radiation therapy. Which of the following
should be included in the care plan to protect the skin in the irradiated area?
✔✔ A. Use a mild soap and water to cleanse the area
B. Apply heating pads to the irradiated area
C. Rub lotion on the irradiated area to prevent dryness
D. Expose the irradiated area to the sun for vitamin D
A nurse is caring for a client receiving chemotherapy. Which of the following is the priority
nursing intervention to prevent infection?
1
,A. Monitor for signs of bleeding
✔✔ B. Monitor the client’s temperature frequently
C. Administer antiemetics as prescribed
D. Encourage fluid intake
A client receiving radiation therapy for breast cancer asks the nurse about the potential side
effects. Which of the following is a common side effect of radiation therapy to the chest area?
A. Abdominal pain
B. Diarrhea
✔✔ C. Skin irritation and redness
D. Constipation
The nurse is caring for a client receiving chemotherapy. Which of the following is the best
strategy to manage chemotherapy-induced nausea?
✔✔ A. Administer prescribed antiemetic medications before chemotherapy
B. Encourage the client to drink carbonated beverages during therapy
C. Avoid giving the client fluids for 1 hour before and after chemotherapy
D. Instruct the client to eat large meals to prevent nausea
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, A client who has undergone surgery for colorectal cancer asks about the importance of adjuvant
chemotherapy. What is the nurse’s best response?
✔✔ A. "Adjuvant chemotherapy helps eliminate any remaining cancer cells after surgery."
B. "Adjuvant chemotherapy is used to treat side effects of surgery."
C. "Adjuvant chemotherapy is typically not needed unless cancer has spread to other organs."
D. "Adjuvant chemotherapy is given only if the cancer is in the later stages."
A nurse is caring for a client receiving targeted therapy for lung cancer. Which of the following
is the priority nursing action when administering this therapy?
A. Assessing for fluid retention
B. Checking for gastrointestinal bleeding
✔✔ C. Monitoring for skin reactions such as rash or dry skin
D. Encouraging increased fluid intake to prevent dehydration
A client with cancer is receiving palliative care. Which of the following is the primary goal of
palliative care?
✔✔ A. To provide relief from pain and improve the quality of life
B. To cure the cancer and extend life
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