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The health education nurse reinforces instructions to a group
of clients regarding measures that will assist in preventing
skin cancer. Which instructions should the nurse reinforce to
the client? Select all that apply.
Ans: Use sunscreen when participating in outdoor
activities.
Wear a hat, opaque clothing, and sunglasses when in
the sun.
Examine your body monthly for any lesions that may
be suspicious.
The nurse is assisting with developing a plan of care for the
client with multiple myeloma. Which is a priority nursing
intervention for this client?
Ans: Encouraging fluids
The nurse is assisting with conducting a health-promotion
program to community members regarding testicular
cancer. The nurse determines the need for further teaching if
a community member states that which is a sign/symptom of
testicular cancer?
Ans: Alopecia
The nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of a client with
leukemia who has received a regimen of chemotherapy.
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Which laboratory finding would provide information about
the massive cell destruction that occurs with the
chemotherapy?
Ans: Increased uric acid level
The client is receiving external radiation to the neck for
cancer of the larynx. The nurse monitors the client knowing
that which is the most likely side/adverse effect of the
external radiation?
Ans: Sore throat
The nurse is reinforcing instructions to a client receiving
external radiation therapy. The nurse determines that the
client needs further teaching if the client states an intention
to take which action?
Ans: Apply pressure on the radiated area to prevent
bleeding.
The nurse is caring for a client with an internal radiation
implant. The nurse should observe which principle?
Ans: Pregnant women are not allowed into the
client's room.
The nurse provides skin care instructions to the client who is
receiving external radiation therapy. Which statement by the
client indicates the need for further teaching?
Ans: "I will limit sun exposure to 1 hour daily."
The client is hospitalized for the insertion of an internal
cervical radiation implant. While giving care, the nurse finds
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the radiation implant in the bed. Which is the immediate
nursing action?
Ans: Pick up the implant with long-handled forceps
and place into a lead container.
The nurse is assisting with developing a plan of care for a
client who is experiencing hematological toxicity as a result
of chemotherapy. The nurse should suggest including which
in the plan of care?
Ans: Restricting fresh fruits and vegetables in the
diet
The client with carcinoma of the lung develops the
syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone (SIADH) as
a complication of the cancer. The nurse anticipates that
which may be prescribed to treat this complication? Select
all that apply.
Ans: Radiation
Chemotherapy
Serum sodium blood levels
Medication that is antagonistic to antidiuretic
hormone (ADH)
The client is admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis of
suspected Hodgkin's disease. Which finding should the nurse
most likely expect to find documented in the client's record?
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The health education nurse reinforces instructions to a group
of clients regarding measures that will assist in preventing
skin cancer. Which instructions should the nurse reinforce to
the client? Select all that apply.
Ans: Use sunscreen when participating in outdoor
activities.
Wear a hat, opaque clothing, and sunglasses when in
the sun.
Examine your body monthly for any lesions that may
be suspicious.
The nurse is assisting with developing a plan of care for the
client with multiple myeloma. Which is a priority nursing
intervention for this client?
Ans: Encouraging fluids
The nurse is assisting with conducting a health-promotion
program to community members regarding testicular
cancer. The nurse determines the need for further teaching if
a community member states that which is a sign/symptom of
testicular cancer?
Ans: Alopecia
The nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of a client with
leukemia who has received a regimen of chemotherapy.
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Which laboratory finding would provide information about
the massive cell destruction that occurs with the
chemotherapy?
Ans: Increased uric acid level
The client is receiving external radiation to the neck for
cancer of the larynx. The nurse monitors the client knowing
that which is the most likely side/adverse effect of the
external radiation?
Ans: Sore throat
The nurse is reinforcing instructions to a client receiving
external radiation therapy. The nurse determines that the
client needs further teaching if the client states an intention
to take which action?
Ans: Apply pressure on the radiated area to prevent
bleeding.
The nurse is caring for a client with an internal radiation
implant. The nurse should observe which principle?
Ans: Pregnant women are not allowed into the
client's room.
The nurse provides skin care instructions to the client who is
receiving external radiation therapy. Which statement by the
client indicates the need for further teaching?
Ans: "I will limit sun exposure to 1 hour daily."
The client is hospitalized for the insertion of an internal
cervical radiation implant. While giving care, the nurse finds
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the radiation implant in the bed. Which is the immediate
nursing action?
Ans: Pick up the implant with long-handled forceps
and place into a lead container.
The nurse is assisting with developing a plan of care for a
client who is experiencing hematological toxicity as a result
of chemotherapy. The nurse should suggest including which
in the plan of care?
Ans: Restricting fresh fruits and vegetables in the
diet
The client with carcinoma of the lung develops the
syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone (SIADH) as
a complication of the cancer. The nurse anticipates that
which may be prescribed to treat this complication? Select
all that apply.
Ans: Radiation
Chemotherapy
Serum sodium blood levels
Medication that is antagonistic to antidiuretic
hormone (ADH)
The client is admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis of
suspected Hodgkin's disease. Which finding should the nurse
most likely expect to find documented in the client's record?
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