Exam 2 Oncology Questions & Answers 2023/2024

Exam 2 Oncology Questions & Answers 2023/2024 A patient shows the nurse a new sore on the forearm that has been increasing in size and will not heal. The nurse knows that which sign could also point to a diagnosis of a malignant neoplasm? - ANSWER-noncohesive, invasive, and invades and destroys surrounding tissues After learning that he has a benign tumor in his abdomen, the patient is overheard telling his wife that he has cancer. What should the nurse say to the patient and spouse? - ANSWER-There is a growth in the abdomen but it is encapsulated and after being removed, will not recur." A patient tells the nurse that he has a benign tumor that has spread into his lymph glands. How should the nurse respond to this patient? - ANSWER-What did your doctor tell you about the tumor?" A patient with a history of cancer is surprised to learn that new cancer has been diagnosed in another body part. What should the nurse realize this patient is experiencing? - ANSWER-metastasis A patient asks the nurse how his cancer developed. Which statement should the nurse avoid in responding to this patient? - ANSWER-The theory of cellular mutation suggests that carcinogens cause mutations in cellular RNA." A patient with a history of smoking is diagnosed with cancer. If applying the cellular mutation theory of cancer to this patient's diagnosis, the nurse realizes that smoking impacted which stage? - ANSWER-promotion A female patient asks the nurse why she needs a procedure to remove part of her cervix that was infected with a virus. What should the nurse explain to this patient? - ANSWER-Human papillomavirus can cause cervical cancer. A patient with a history of using recreational cocaine tells the nurse that he would rather be addicted to cocaine than be diagnosed with cancer. What should the nurse respond with to this patient? - ANSWER-Cocaine has been linked to the development of cancer."