NCLEX-RN Practice Quiz Test Bank #8 (75 Questions)

NCLEX-RN Practice Quiz Test Bank #8 (75 Questions) NCLEXRN-08-001 Question Tag: Hodgkin’s lymphoma Question Category: Physiological Integrity A 21-year-old male with Hodgkin’s lymphoma is a senior at the local university. He is engaged to be married and is to begin a new job upon graduation. Which of the following diagnoses would be a priority for this client? • A. Sexual dysfunction related to radiation therapy • B. Anticipatory grieving related to terminal illness • C. Tissue integrity related to prolonged bed rest • D. Fatigue related to chemotherapy Correct Answer: A. Sexual dysfunction related to radiation therapy Radiation therapy often causes sterility in male clients and would be of primary importance to this client. The psychosocial needs of the client are important to address in light of the age and life choices. Hodgkin’s disease, however, has a good prognosis when diagnosed early. Know the importance of sex to individual, partner, and patient’s motivation for change. Because lymphomas often affect the relatively young who are in their productive years, these people may be affected more by these problems and may be less knowledgeable about the possibilities of change. • Option B: Grieving may not be an appropriate diagnosis since the client would be experiencing new milestones in his life despite his condition. Let the patient describe the problem in their own words.