A patient recently discharged with lung cancer asks the nurse, "How do I know if things are
getting worse and I need to contact my provider?" Which response by the nurse is most
appropriate? - "You should call your provider if you start coughing up blood, have a hard
time swallowing, or you lose your voice."
A patient with stage III lung cancer is experiencing anorexia, dyspnea, and hemoptysis and is
scheduled for chemotherapy. Which post-therapy outcomes should the nurse focus on when
planning care for this patient? - Have pink nail beds
- Cough up sputum secretions as needed
- Maintain O2 levels greater than 90%
Which early manifestation of lung cancer would the nurse expect to be reported when
completing the patient history? - A constant cough
A patient presents with signs and symptoms indicative of lung cancer, and the healthcare
provider has already identified a mass in the lungs on a chest x-ray. The provider still wants a
more definitive diagnosis. For which diagnostic test should the nurse prepare the patient?
Biopsy
stage 1 cancer 1 cm tumor only detected in the lung
stage 2 cancer 2 cm tumor detected in the lung with some lymph node involvement
stage 3 cancer Spread of tumor throughout the chest wall and lymph nodes
stage 4 cancer metastasis to bone
Patient with stage IB cancer and otherwise healthy Surgical resection