NURS 3613 Blood Cancers/Leukemia Questions With
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A nurse is caring for a patient with multiple myeloma who is
experiencing significant skeletal pain. The patient expresses an
interest in nonpharmacological pain relief. About which therapy
would the nurse provide the patient more information?
Chemotherapy
Ambulation
Watchful waiting
Use of a back brace Correct Answer Use of a back brace
A nurse is educating a patient who has recently been diagnosed
with Hodgkin's lymphoma. The nurse explains which
signs/symptoms may be experienced if the disease is in the
advanced stage?
Select all that apply.
Urinary symptoms
Loss of motor function
Increased intracranial pressure
Decreased red blood cell levels
, Painless cervical node swelling Correct Answer Urinary
symptoms
Loss of motor function
Decreased red blood cell levels
A nurse is educating the patient on the appropriate treatment for
Hodgkin's lymphoma. Which statement by the patient indicates
the need for further teaching?
Select all that apply.
"I will be able to stop my treatment once the cancer is in
remission."
"We can start with a conservative treatment of corticosteroids
and see how I respond."
"The treatment for the disease is safe and without serious side
effects."
"The treatment for my cancer will depend on the stage at which
I am diagnosed."
"Chemotherapy is the only treatment for Hodgkin's lymphoma."
Correct Answer "I will be able to stop my treatment once the
cancer is in remission."
"We can start with a conservative treatment of corticosteroids
and see how I respond."
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A nurse is caring for a patient with multiple myeloma who is
experiencing significant skeletal pain. The patient expresses an
interest in nonpharmacological pain relief. About which therapy
would the nurse provide the patient more information?
Chemotherapy
Ambulation
Watchful waiting
Use of a back brace Correct Answer Use of a back brace
A nurse is educating a patient who has recently been diagnosed
with Hodgkin's lymphoma. The nurse explains which
signs/symptoms may be experienced if the disease is in the
advanced stage?
Select all that apply.
Urinary symptoms
Loss of motor function
Increased intracranial pressure
Decreased red blood cell levels
, Painless cervical node swelling Correct Answer Urinary
symptoms
Loss of motor function
Decreased red blood cell levels
A nurse is educating the patient on the appropriate treatment for
Hodgkin's lymphoma. Which statement by the patient indicates
the need for further teaching?
Select all that apply.
"I will be able to stop my treatment once the cancer is in
remission."
"We can start with a conservative treatment of corticosteroids
and see how I respond."
"The treatment for the disease is safe and without serious side
effects."
"The treatment for my cancer will depend on the stage at which
I am diagnosed."
"Chemotherapy is the only treatment for Hodgkin's lymphoma."
Correct Answer "I will be able to stop my treatment once the
cancer is in remission."
"We can start with a conservative treatment of corticosteroids
and see how I respond."
