Care of the Patient with Cancer
Questions and Answers Latest Version
Graded A+
A patient with cancer is experiencing significant pain. What is the nurse's primary action in
managing the patient's pain?
✔✔ A. Administer prescribed analgesics and reassess pain regularly.
When providing care for a patient undergoing chemotherapy, what is the nurse's priority
intervention to minimize the risk of infection?
✔✔ A. Monitor the patient for signs of infection, and encourage frequent hand hygiene.
A nurse is caring for a patient with cancer who is experiencing nausea and vomiting after
chemotherapy. What is the first step in managing this symptom?
✔✔ A. Administer prescribed antiemetics as soon as possible.
A patient with cancer is experiencing fatigue due to treatment. What is the most important
intervention the nurse can implement?
✔✔ A. Encourage the patient to take frequent rest periods throughout the day.
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,A nurse is caring for a patient with a central venous catheter (CVC) for chemotherapy. What
should the nurse monitor to prevent complications?
✔✔ A. Ensure the CVC site remains clean and monitor for signs of infection or thrombosis.
What is an appropriate nursing intervention for a patient experiencing alopecia due to
chemotherapy?
✔✔ A. Offer emotional support and educate the patient about options such as wigs or scarves.
When a patient with cancer is receiving radiation therapy, what should the nurse emphasize
about skin care?
✔✔ A. Instruct the patient to avoid using harsh soaps and to keep the irradiated area clean and
dry.
A nurse is caring for a patient with cancer who is undergoing palliative care. What is the primary
focus of palliative care?
✔✔ A. To provide symptom relief and enhance the patient’s quality of life.
A patient receiving chemotherapy asks about the possibility of infertility due to the treatment.
What should the nurse explain?
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, ✔✔ A. Chemotherapy can affect fertility, and it is important to discuss this with the healthcare
provider before treatment.
A patient with cancer is being prepared for surgery. What is a crucial step in preoperative care?
✔✔ A. Assess the patient's understanding of the surgery and provide support for emotional
concerns.
A nurse is assessing a patient undergoing chemotherapy. Which side effect should the nurse be
most concerned about during the early stages of treatment?
✔✔ A. Neutropenia and the risk of infection.
A patient with cancer is experiencing significant weight loss. What should the nurse recommend
to help manage this symptom?
✔✔ A. Encourage small, frequent meals high in protein and calories.
A patient undergoing chemotherapy is experiencing oral mucositis. What is an appropriate
nursing intervention to manage this condition?
✔✔ A. Provide gentle oral care using a soft toothbrush and rinse with saline or baking soda
solution.
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Questions and Answers Latest Version
Graded A+
A patient with cancer is experiencing significant pain. What is the nurse's primary action in
managing the patient's pain?
✔✔ A. Administer prescribed analgesics and reassess pain regularly.
When providing care for a patient undergoing chemotherapy, what is the nurse's priority
intervention to minimize the risk of infection?
✔✔ A. Monitor the patient for signs of infection, and encourage frequent hand hygiene.
A nurse is caring for a patient with cancer who is experiencing nausea and vomiting after
chemotherapy. What is the first step in managing this symptom?
✔✔ A. Administer prescribed antiemetics as soon as possible.
A patient with cancer is experiencing fatigue due to treatment. What is the most important
intervention the nurse can implement?
✔✔ A. Encourage the patient to take frequent rest periods throughout the day.
1
,A nurse is caring for a patient with a central venous catheter (CVC) for chemotherapy. What
should the nurse monitor to prevent complications?
✔✔ A. Ensure the CVC site remains clean and monitor for signs of infection or thrombosis.
What is an appropriate nursing intervention for a patient experiencing alopecia due to
chemotherapy?
✔✔ A. Offer emotional support and educate the patient about options such as wigs or scarves.
When a patient with cancer is receiving radiation therapy, what should the nurse emphasize
about skin care?
✔✔ A. Instruct the patient to avoid using harsh soaps and to keep the irradiated area clean and
dry.
A nurse is caring for a patient with cancer who is undergoing palliative care. What is the primary
focus of palliative care?
✔✔ A. To provide symptom relief and enhance the patient’s quality of life.
A patient receiving chemotherapy asks about the possibility of infertility due to the treatment.
What should the nurse explain?
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, ✔✔ A. Chemotherapy can affect fertility, and it is important to discuss this with the healthcare
provider before treatment.
A patient with cancer is being prepared for surgery. What is a crucial step in preoperative care?
✔✔ A. Assess the patient's understanding of the surgery and provide support for emotional
concerns.
A nurse is assessing a patient undergoing chemotherapy. Which side effect should the nurse be
most concerned about during the early stages of treatment?
✔✔ A. Neutropenia and the risk of infection.
A patient with cancer is experiencing significant weight loss. What should the nurse recommend
to help manage this symptom?
✔✔ A. Encourage small, frequent meals high in protein and calories.
A patient undergoing chemotherapy is experiencing oral mucositis. What is an appropriate
nursing intervention to manage this condition?
✔✔ A. Provide gentle oral care using a soft toothbrush and rinse with saline or baking soda
solution.
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