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Cancer Questions and Answers | Latest
Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
What is the primary purpose of staging a cancer diagnosis?
✔✔ Staging determines how much the cancer has spread, guiding treatment and prognosis.
Why should a nurse encourage a client with cancer to perform deep breathing exercises
regularly?
✔✔ To prevent atelectasis and promote lung expansion, especially after surgery or during
fatigue.
What does it mean if a client’s absolute neutrophil count is below 500/mm³?
✔✔ The client is severely neutropenic and at high risk for infection.
What teaching should be provided to a client newly diagnosed with cancer who reports
overwhelming anxiety?
✔✔ Provide information in small portions, offer support resources, and encourage the client to
express feelings.
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,Why is early ambulation important after a client undergoes tumor removal surgery?
✔✔ It reduces the risk of complications like deep vein thrombosis and promotes recovery.
Why should a nurse avoid using rectal thermometers for a client receiving chemotherapy?
✔✔ It increases the risk of mucosal injury and infection due to immunosuppression.
Why is it important to monitor weight daily in a client with advanced cancer?
✔✔ Weight loss may indicate poor nutritional status or disease progression.
What action should the nurse take if a client receiving chemotherapy reports a metallic taste?
✔✔ Suggest using plastic utensils and trying tart foods to improve the taste of meals.
Why is it necessary to administer antiemetics before chemotherapy?
✔✔ To prevent nausea and vomiting, which can reduce the client’s ability to tolerate treatment.
What symptom in a cancer client could indicate spinal cord compression?
✔✔ Sudden back pain with leg weakness or difficulty walking should be reported immediately.
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, What does a nurse need to monitor for in a client at risk for tumor lysis syndrome?
✔✔ Monitor for electrolyte imbalances, especially high potassium and uric acid levels.
Why might a client with pancreatic cancer experience jaundice?
✔✔ The tumor may block bile flow, causing bilirubin to accumulate in the blood.
Why is oral care important every 2 hours for a client with mucositis from chemotherapy?
✔✔ Frequent oral care helps reduce pain and risk of infection from mouth sores.
Why should the nurse assess the emotional status of a client receiving a new cancer diagnosis?
✔✔ Emotional distress can impact treatment adherence and overall well-being.
What instruction should a nurse give to a client with fatigue related to radiation therapy?
✔✔ Plan rest periods, prioritize activities, and maintain a balanced diet to conserve energy.
What is the purpose of giving filgrastim to a cancer client?
✔✔ It stimulates white blood cell production to reduce infection risk after chemotherapy.
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Cancer Questions and Answers | Latest
Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
What is the primary purpose of staging a cancer diagnosis?
✔✔ Staging determines how much the cancer has spread, guiding treatment and prognosis.
Why should a nurse encourage a client with cancer to perform deep breathing exercises
regularly?
✔✔ To prevent atelectasis and promote lung expansion, especially after surgery or during
fatigue.
What does it mean if a client’s absolute neutrophil count is below 500/mm³?
✔✔ The client is severely neutropenic and at high risk for infection.
What teaching should be provided to a client newly diagnosed with cancer who reports
overwhelming anxiety?
✔✔ Provide information in small portions, offer support resources, and encourage the client to
express feelings.
1
,Why is early ambulation important after a client undergoes tumor removal surgery?
✔✔ It reduces the risk of complications like deep vein thrombosis and promotes recovery.
Why should a nurse avoid using rectal thermometers for a client receiving chemotherapy?
✔✔ It increases the risk of mucosal injury and infection due to immunosuppression.
Why is it important to monitor weight daily in a client with advanced cancer?
✔✔ Weight loss may indicate poor nutritional status or disease progression.
What action should the nurse take if a client receiving chemotherapy reports a metallic taste?
✔✔ Suggest using plastic utensils and trying tart foods to improve the taste of meals.
Why is it necessary to administer antiemetics before chemotherapy?
✔✔ To prevent nausea and vomiting, which can reduce the client’s ability to tolerate treatment.
What symptom in a cancer client could indicate spinal cord compression?
✔✔ Sudden back pain with leg weakness or difficulty walking should be reported immediately.
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, What does a nurse need to monitor for in a client at risk for tumor lysis syndrome?
✔✔ Monitor for electrolyte imbalances, especially high potassium and uric acid levels.
Why might a client with pancreatic cancer experience jaundice?
✔✔ The tumor may block bile flow, causing bilirubin to accumulate in the blood.
Why is oral care important every 2 hours for a client with mucositis from chemotherapy?
✔✔ Frequent oral care helps reduce pain and risk of infection from mouth sores.
Why should the nurse assess the emotional status of a client receiving a new cancer diagnosis?
✔✔ Emotional distress can impact treatment adherence and overall well-being.
What instruction should a nurse give to a client with fatigue related to radiation therapy?
✔✔ Plan rest periods, prioritize activities, and maintain a balanced diet to conserve energy.
What is the purpose of giving filgrastim to a cancer client?
✔✔ It stimulates white blood cell production to reduce infection risk after chemotherapy.
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