EAQ: cancer
which action by the student nurse indicates effective learning about measures to be followed for a
patient who is receiving radiation therapy for head and neck cancer? - educating patients to avoid
using over-the-counter lotions on irradiated skin
the nurse is interacting with the caregivers of different patients who are diagnosed with cancer. which
patient information from the caregivers demonstrates a patient's previous success in coping with stress?
- patient A: "my friend lost her job a few months ago; but she was determined to do well at her
next job"
the nurse is educating a patient about cancer prevention and early detection. which instructions would
the nurse include? - -limit alcohol consumption
-stop or reduce cigarette smoking
-get regular physical examinations
-know the seven warning signs of cancer
the patient is using a fentanyl patch for control of chronic cancer pain. for which potential adverse effect
would the nurse observe? - decreased respiratory rate
a patient awaiting a biopsy pathology report states, "i am afraid to die." which response would the nurse
make? - actively listen and allow the patient to talk about his or her fears
a patient has neutropenia and a body temperature of 100.4 degrees F. which action should the nurse
take? - notify the health care provider
which goals are treatment goals of cancer? - -cure
-control
-palliation
which is the only definitive means of diagnosing cancer? - tissue biopsy
, which stage in the development of cancer is characterized by the reversible proliferation of the altered
cells? - promotion
a patient with cancer has dysgeusia and tells the student nurse, "i don't want to eat. everything tastes
bitter." which patient advice planned by the student nurse indicates the need for further teaching? -
"increase use of spicy seasonings"
which is the primary function of beta interferon? - activation of natural killer cells and
macrophages
a patient is illiterate and has cancer. which factors would the nurse anticipate to be associated with this
patient? - -higher risk of death
-greater use of emergency department care
-decreased ability to use medications correctly
which clinical manifestation is an early sign of laryngeal cancer? - hoarseness for more than two
weeks
after the nurse has finished teaching about how to manage fatigue induced by radiation therapy, which
patient statement indicates effective teaching? - "because i have the most energy in the morning,
i will plan my errands during this time"
a patient undergoing radiotherapy has developed erythema and desquamation. which information
would the nurse include when educating the patient about skin care in the radiated area? - gently
cleanse the skin using a mild soap, tepid water, and a soft cloth
which response does the immune system normally make to antigens of malignant cells? -
immunologic surveillance
which action by the student nurse indicates effective learning about measures to be followed for a
patient who is receiving radiation therapy for head and neck cancer? - educating patients to avoid
using over-the-counter lotions on irradiated skin
the nurse is interacting with the caregivers of different patients who are diagnosed with cancer. which
patient information from the caregivers demonstrates a patient's previous success in coping with stress?
- patient A: "my friend lost her job a few months ago; but she was determined to do well at her
next job"
the nurse is educating a patient about cancer prevention and early detection. which instructions would
the nurse include? - -limit alcohol consumption
-stop or reduce cigarette smoking
-get regular physical examinations
-know the seven warning signs of cancer
the patient is using a fentanyl patch for control of chronic cancer pain. for which potential adverse effect
would the nurse observe? - decreased respiratory rate
a patient awaiting a biopsy pathology report states, "i am afraid to die." which response would the nurse
make? - actively listen and allow the patient to talk about his or her fears
a patient has neutropenia and a body temperature of 100.4 degrees F. which action should the nurse
take? - notify the health care provider
which goals are treatment goals of cancer? - -cure
-control
-palliation
which is the only definitive means of diagnosing cancer? - tissue biopsy
, which stage in the development of cancer is characterized by the reversible proliferation of the altered
cells? - promotion
a patient with cancer has dysgeusia and tells the student nurse, "i don't want to eat. everything tastes
bitter." which patient advice planned by the student nurse indicates the need for further teaching? -
"increase use of spicy seasonings"
which is the primary function of beta interferon? - activation of natural killer cells and
macrophages
a patient is illiterate and has cancer. which factors would the nurse anticipate to be associated with this
patient? - -higher risk of death
-greater use of emergency department care
-decreased ability to use medications correctly
which clinical manifestation is an early sign of laryngeal cancer? - hoarseness for more than two
weeks
after the nurse has finished teaching about how to manage fatigue induced by radiation therapy, which
patient statement indicates effective teaching? - "because i have the most energy in the morning,
i will plan my errands during this time"
a patient undergoing radiotherapy has developed erythema and desquamation. which information
would the nurse include when educating the patient about skin care in the radiated area? - gently
cleanse the skin using a mild soap, tepid water, and a soft cloth
which response does the immune system normally make to antigens of malignant cells? -
immunologic surveillance
