Nursing Care of Patients with Cancer Questions and Answers Latest Version Already Passed

Nursing Care of Patients with Cancer Questions and Answers Latest Version Already Passed A nurse is caring for a client undergoing chemotherapy. Which of the following should the nurse prioritize in the care plan? A. Monitoring for signs of infection B. Encouraging high-fat meals C. Administering pain medications regularly D. Ensuring the client remains in bed to rest Which of the following interventions is most important for a client with cancer experiencing fatigue? A. Encourage excessive physical activity B. Promote regular rest periods throughout the day C. Provide high-protein snacks before meals D. Restrict fluid intake to minimize fatigue A nurse is educating a client receiving chemotherapy about the risk of neutropenia. Which of the following should the nurse include in the teaching? 2 A. Avoid large crowds and people who are ill B. Drink plenty of caffeinated beverages to stay hydrated C. Engage in strenuous physical activity to strengthen the immune system D. Increase exposure to sunlight to promote vitamin D production A client undergoing radiation therapy asks about skin care. Which of the following should the nurse recommend? A. Use mild soap and water to wash the irradiated area B. Apply lotions with alcohol to soothe the skin C. Avoid using sunscreen on the irradiated area D. Rub the irradiated area with a towel to promote healing Which of the following is a priority assessment for a nurse caring for a patient with cancer who is undergoing chemotherapy? A. Monitoring for signs of infection B. Monitoring for weight gain C. Assessing respiratory rate D. Checking for fluid overload 3 A client receiving radiation therapy for cancer asks about the potential side effects. Which of the following should the nurse include in the teaching? A. Skin irritation and fatigue B. Insomnia and rapid weight gain C. Increased hair growth and skin smoothness D. Constipation and dehydration A nurse is caring for a client receiving palliative care for advanced cancer. Which of the following is the primary focus of palliative care? A. Relief of symptoms and improving quality of life B. Cure of the cancer C. Provision of experimental treatments D. Focusing on aggressive chemotherapy A nurse is caring for a client receiving chemotherapy. Which of the following is a common side effect of chemotherapy that the nurse should monitor for? A. Nausea and vomiting B. Diarrhea 4 C. Joint pain D. Hair regrowth A client with cancer has a platelet count of 20,000/mm3. Which of the following interventions should the nurse implement?