Nursing Care of Patients with Cancer
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A nurse is caring for a patient with cancer who is experiencing pain. Which of the following
should the nurse do first?
✔✔ A. Assess the patient's pain using a standardized pain scale
B. Administer the prescribed pain medication
C. Ask the patient about their emotional state
D. Reposition the patient for comfort
What is a priority intervention when caring for a patient undergoing chemotherapy?
A. Limit the patient’s fluid intake to prevent edema
✔✔ B. Monitor for signs of infection due to neutropenia
C. Encourage high-fiber foods to prevent constipation
D. Provide warm compresses to irradiated areas
A patient with cancer is experiencing severe fatigue. Which of the following nursing
interventions is most appropriate?
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,✔✔ A. Encourage frequent rest periods during the day
B. Suggest an increase in physical activity to boost energy
C. Offer a high-protein diet to prevent weight loss
D. Recommend frequent meals and snacks throughout the day
A nurse is preparing a patient for external radiation therapy. Which of the following should be
included in the teaching plan?
A. "You may experience hair loss in the radiated area, but it is usually temporary."
✔✔ B. "Do not apply lotions, creams, or powders to the irradiated area unless directed by your
healthcare provider."
C. "You will need to stay in isolation during the course of treatment."
D. "Exposing the treated area to sunlight will help with healing."
A nurse is providing care for a patient with cancer who is experiencing nausea and vomiting.
Which of the following interventions should the nurse implement?
✔✔ A. Administer prescribed antiemetics before meals
B. Provide high-fat meals to reduce nausea
C. Encourage the patient to drink large amounts of water immediately after vomiting
D. Offer carbonated beverages to settle the stomach
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,Which of the following is the priority nursing assessment for a patient receiving chemotherapy?
A. Nutritional status
✔✔ B. Signs of infection
C. Pain level
D. Skin integrity
A nurse is caring for a patient who is receiving chemotherapy and is at risk for neutropenia.
What should the nurse prioritize in the patient's care?
✔✔ A. Monitor the patient’s white blood cell count
B. Encourage exercise to boost the immune system
C. Administer iron supplements to improve red blood cell production
D. Suggest a high-fiber diet to promote gut health
A patient with cancer is experiencing mucositis as a result of chemotherapy. Which of the
following interventions should the nurse include in the care plan?
✔✔ A. Encourage the use of a saline rinse to soothe the mouth
B. Recommend alcohol-based mouthwash to reduce bacteria
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, C. Limit fluid intake to prevent irritation
D. Suggest hot beverages to relieve throat discomfort
A nurse is teaching a patient about managing chemotherapy-induced alopecia. Which statement
is most appropriate for the nurse to make?
✔✔ A. "Hair loss from chemotherapy is temporary, and your hair will likely grow back after
treatment ends."
B. "Hair loss from chemotherapy is permanent, and no treatments can help."
C. "You should avoid wearing hats or scarves because they may irritate the scalp."
D. "Shaving your head before treatment will prevent hair from falling out."
What is the most important intervention for a nurse to implement when a cancer patient is
experiencing diarrhea from chemotherapy?
A. Encourage the patient to drink large amounts of milk
✔✔ B. Suggest a low-fiber, bland diet to reduce bowel irritation
C. Offer high-fiber foods to prevent constipation
D. Limit the patient's fluid intake to reduce the frequency of bowel movements
Which of the following statements is true about palliative care for cancer patients?
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Questions and Answers Latest Version
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A nurse is caring for a patient with cancer who is experiencing pain. Which of the following
should the nurse do first?
✔✔ A. Assess the patient's pain using a standardized pain scale
B. Administer the prescribed pain medication
C. Ask the patient about their emotional state
D. Reposition the patient for comfort
What is a priority intervention when caring for a patient undergoing chemotherapy?
A. Limit the patient’s fluid intake to prevent edema
✔✔ B. Monitor for signs of infection due to neutropenia
C. Encourage high-fiber foods to prevent constipation
D. Provide warm compresses to irradiated areas
A patient with cancer is experiencing severe fatigue. Which of the following nursing
interventions is most appropriate?
1
,✔✔ A. Encourage frequent rest periods during the day
B. Suggest an increase in physical activity to boost energy
C. Offer a high-protein diet to prevent weight loss
D. Recommend frequent meals and snacks throughout the day
A nurse is preparing a patient for external radiation therapy. Which of the following should be
included in the teaching plan?
A. "You may experience hair loss in the radiated area, but it is usually temporary."
✔✔ B. "Do not apply lotions, creams, or powders to the irradiated area unless directed by your
healthcare provider."
C. "You will need to stay in isolation during the course of treatment."
D. "Exposing the treated area to sunlight will help with healing."
A nurse is providing care for a patient with cancer who is experiencing nausea and vomiting.
Which of the following interventions should the nurse implement?
✔✔ A. Administer prescribed antiemetics before meals
B. Provide high-fat meals to reduce nausea
C. Encourage the patient to drink large amounts of water immediately after vomiting
D. Offer carbonated beverages to settle the stomach
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,Which of the following is the priority nursing assessment for a patient receiving chemotherapy?
A. Nutritional status
✔✔ B. Signs of infection
C. Pain level
D. Skin integrity
A nurse is caring for a patient who is receiving chemotherapy and is at risk for neutropenia.
What should the nurse prioritize in the patient's care?
✔✔ A. Monitor the patient’s white blood cell count
B. Encourage exercise to boost the immune system
C. Administer iron supplements to improve red blood cell production
D. Suggest a high-fiber diet to promote gut health
A patient with cancer is experiencing mucositis as a result of chemotherapy. Which of the
following interventions should the nurse include in the care plan?
✔✔ A. Encourage the use of a saline rinse to soothe the mouth
B. Recommend alcohol-based mouthwash to reduce bacteria
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, C. Limit fluid intake to prevent irritation
D. Suggest hot beverages to relieve throat discomfort
A nurse is teaching a patient about managing chemotherapy-induced alopecia. Which statement
is most appropriate for the nurse to make?
✔✔ A. "Hair loss from chemotherapy is temporary, and your hair will likely grow back after
treatment ends."
B. "Hair loss from chemotherapy is permanent, and no treatments can help."
C. "You should avoid wearing hats or scarves because they may irritate the scalp."
D. "Shaving your head before treatment will prevent hair from falling out."
What is the most important intervention for a nurse to implement when a cancer patient is
experiencing diarrhea from chemotherapy?
A. Encourage the patient to drink large amounts of milk
✔✔ B. Suggest a low-fiber, bland diet to reduce bowel irritation
C. Offer high-fiber foods to prevent constipation
D. Limit the patient's fluid intake to reduce the frequency of bowel movements
Which of the following statements is true about palliative care for cancer patients?
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