A nurse is caring for a client with cachexia. Which statement should the nurse expect
from the health-care provider?
1. This condition can be reversed by increased kilocalorie intake alone.
2. This condition is a readily reversible disease process.
3. It is best to treat this condition by controlling the underlying cancer.
4. It is characterized by replacement of lean muscle mass with adipose tissue. correct
answers 3. It is best to treat this condition by controlling the underlying cancer.
A nurse is caring for a client with mouth ulcers. In teaching the client about how to
increase oral intake, the nurse emphasizes which of the following?
1. Alternate between spicy and smooth textures
2. Consume cool foods with a smooth texture
3. Consume warm liquids with meals
4. Use of alcohol-based mouthwash correct answers 2. Consume cool foods with a
smooth texture
A nurse is planning interventions to increase oral intake for a client with cancer and
anorexia. The nurse knows to include which of the following?
1. Offer small amounts of nutritional supplements hourly
2. Keep scheduled, regimented meal times
3. Offer three meals daily
4. Offer cool foods with a smooth texture correct answers 1. Offer small amounts of
nutritional supplements hourly
A nurse is teaching a client about dietary changes that may help to reduce the risk of
cancer. Which of the following statements by the nurse is accurate?
1. Drink red wine daily and utilize the DASH diet.
2. Drink white wine daily and limit salt intake.
3. Walk 30 minutes for each serving of red meat consumed.
4. Limit alcohol and red and processed meat. correct answers 4. Limit alcohol and red
and processed meat.
A client is admitted to the oncology unit for a low white blood count. When discussing
dietary considerations with the client, a nurse knows to emphasize which of the
following nutritional changes?
1. Avoid salads
2. Consume fresh fruit with each meal
3. Increase intake of low-sodium foods and low-fat dairy
4. Limit intake of meat correct answers 1. Avoid salads
A nurse is caring for a client with cancer who has decreased appetite. Which medication
would the nurse expect to be prescribed by the health-care provider?