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The nurse has conducted a cancer prevention seminar for clients in an ambulatory setting. The
nurse determines that teaching was effective if the clients select which food item on the menu?
broccoli, baked fish, mashed potato
The nurse is caring for a client with leukemia. In assessing the client for signs of leukemia, the
nurse determines that what should be monitored? bone marrow biopsy
The nurse has provided teaching for an adult client about screening for colon cancer. Which
statement by the client indicates that education was effective? I should have an annual fecal
occult blood test
The nurse conducted discharge teaching for the client diagnosed with melanoma. Which
statement by a client indicates that education was effective? it is highly metastatic
A 27-year-old client is undergoing evaluation of lumps in her breasts. In determining whether
the client could have fibrocystic breast disorder, the nurse should ask her whether the breast
lumps seem to become more prominent or troublesome at which time? before menses
The nurse is performing a skin assessment on a client diagnosed with malignant melanoma. The
nurse should expect to note which characteristic of this type of skin lesion? an irregularly
shaped lesion
The nurse is performing an admission assessment of a client with a possible right colon tumor.
Which sign or symptom should the nurse anticipate the client may report? dull abdominal
pain exacerbated by walking
The nurse monitoring an oncological client assesses for which early sign of vena cava
syndrome? periorbital edema
,The nurse has conducted an educational session about risk factors for bladder cancer with
clients in the ambulatory care center. Which statements by the clients indicate that teaching
was effective? Select all that apply. 1. quitting smoking will help to reduce my risk
2. I have to consider natural alternatives to dy my hair
3. I have to consult with primary health care provider about long-term use of
cyclophosphamide medications.
A client with liver cancer who is receiving chemotherapy tells the nurse that some foods taste
bitter. The nurse would try to limit which food that is most likely to cause this bitter taste for
the client? pork
A client is having a diagnostic workup for colorectal cancer. Which factors in the client's history
place the client at increased risk for this type of cancer? Select all that apply. 1. a diet high in
fats
2. a diet high in carbohydrates
3. a hx of inflammatory bowel disease
The nurse is teaching a group of adults about the warning signs of cancer. Which signs and
symptoms should the nurse mention to the group? Select all that apply. 1. sores that do not
heal
2. nagging cough or hoarseness
3. indigestion or difficulty swallowing
4. chang ein bowel or bladder habits
The community health nurse is preparing an educational class on ovarian cancer for a group of
women. Which signs and symptoms should the nurse include in the presentation? Select all
that apply. 1. having urinary urgency or frequency
2. experiencing pelvic or abdominal swelling
3. sense of feeling that something is "falling out"
, The nurse is caring for the client who is suspected of having lung cancer. The nurse should
assess the client for which most frequent early symptom of lung cancer? cough
Which are warning signs of head and neck cancer? Select all that apply. 1. difficulty
swallowing
2. lump in the mouth, neck, or throat
3. persistent or unexplained oral bleeding
Chemotherapy dosage is frequently based on total body surface area (BSA), so it is important
for the nurse to perform which assessment before administering chemotherapy? measure
the clien's current weight and height.
A clinic nurse prepares a teaching plan for a client receiving an antineoplastic medication to
treat breast cancer. When implementing the plan, the nurse should make which statement to
the client? You need to consult with the primary health care provider (PHCP) before
receiving immunizations
The nurse is monitoring the intravenous (IV) infusion of an antineoplastic medication to treat
breast cancer. During the infusion, the client complains of pain at the insertion site. On
inspection of the site, the nurse notes redness and swelling and that the infusion of the
medication has slowed in rate. The nurse suspects extravasation and should take which
actions? Select all that apply. 1. stop the infusion
2. prepare to apply ice or heat to the site
3. notify the primary health care provider (PHCP)
4. prepare to administer a prescribed antidote into the site
The nurse is analyzing the laboratory results of a client with leukemia who has received a
regimen of chemotherapy. Which laboratory value would the nurse specifically note as a result
of the massive cell destruction that occurred from the chemotherapy? increased uric acid
level
The nurse has conducted a cancer prevention seminar for clients in an ambulatory setting. The
nurse determines that teaching was effective if the clients select which food item on the menu?
broccoli, baked fish, mashed potato
The nurse is caring for a client with leukemia. In assessing the client for signs of leukemia, the
nurse determines that what should be monitored? bone marrow biopsy
The nurse has provided teaching for an adult client about screening for colon cancer. Which
statement by the client indicates that education was effective? I should have an annual fecal
occult blood test
The nurse conducted discharge teaching for the client diagnosed with melanoma. Which
statement by a client indicates that education was effective? it is highly metastatic
A 27-year-old client is undergoing evaluation of lumps in her breasts. In determining whether
the client could have fibrocystic breast disorder, the nurse should ask her whether the breast
lumps seem to become more prominent or troublesome at which time? before menses
The nurse is performing a skin assessment on a client diagnosed with malignant melanoma. The
nurse should expect to note which characteristic of this type of skin lesion? an irregularly
shaped lesion
The nurse is performing an admission assessment of a client with a possible right colon tumor.
Which sign or symptom should the nurse anticipate the client may report? dull abdominal
pain exacerbated by walking
The nurse monitoring an oncological client assesses for which early sign of vena cava
syndrome? periorbital edema
,The nurse has conducted an educational session about risk factors for bladder cancer with
clients in the ambulatory care center. Which statements by the clients indicate that teaching
was effective? Select all that apply. 1. quitting smoking will help to reduce my risk
2. I have to consider natural alternatives to dy my hair
3. I have to consult with primary health care provider about long-term use of
cyclophosphamide medications.
A client with liver cancer who is receiving chemotherapy tells the nurse that some foods taste
bitter. The nurse would try to limit which food that is most likely to cause this bitter taste for
the client? pork
A client is having a diagnostic workup for colorectal cancer. Which factors in the client's history
place the client at increased risk for this type of cancer? Select all that apply. 1. a diet high in
fats
2. a diet high in carbohydrates
3. a hx of inflammatory bowel disease
The nurse is teaching a group of adults about the warning signs of cancer. Which signs and
symptoms should the nurse mention to the group? Select all that apply. 1. sores that do not
heal
2. nagging cough or hoarseness
3. indigestion or difficulty swallowing
4. chang ein bowel or bladder habits
The community health nurse is preparing an educational class on ovarian cancer for a group of
women. Which signs and symptoms should the nurse include in the presentation? Select all
that apply. 1. having urinary urgency or frequency
2. experiencing pelvic or abdominal swelling
3. sense of feeling that something is "falling out"
, The nurse is caring for the client who is suspected of having lung cancer. The nurse should
assess the client for which most frequent early symptom of lung cancer? cough
Which are warning signs of head and neck cancer? Select all that apply. 1. difficulty
swallowing
2. lump in the mouth, neck, or throat
3. persistent or unexplained oral bleeding
Chemotherapy dosage is frequently based on total body surface area (BSA), so it is important
for the nurse to perform which assessment before administering chemotherapy? measure
the clien's current weight and height.
A clinic nurse prepares a teaching plan for a client receiving an antineoplastic medication to
treat breast cancer. When implementing the plan, the nurse should make which statement to
the client? You need to consult with the primary health care provider (PHCP) before
receiving immunizations
The nurse is monitoring the intravenous (IV) infusion of an antineoplastic medication to treat
breast cancer. During the infusion, the client complains of pain at the insertion site. On
inspection of the site, the nurse notes redness and swelling and that the infusion of the
medication has slowed in rate. The nurse suspects extravasation and should take which
actions? Select all that apply. 1. stop the infusion
2. prepare to apply ice or heat to the site
3. notify the primary health care provider (PHCP)
4. prepare to administer a prescribed antidote into the site
The nurse is analyzing the laboratory results of a client with leukemia who has received a
regimen of chemotherapy. Which laboratory value would the nurse specifically note as a result
of the massive cell destruction that occurred from the chemotherapy? increased uric acid
level
