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The community health nurse is creating a poster for an educational session for a group of
women and will be discussing the risk factors associated with breast cancer. Which risk
factors for breast cancer should the nurse list on the poster? Select all that apply.
1. Multiparity
2. Early menarche
3.Early menopause
4.Family history of breast cancer
5.High-dose radiation exposure to chest
6.Previous cancer of the breast, uterus, or ovaries - ANSWER Early menarche
Family history of breast cancer
High-dose radiation exposure to chest
Previous cancer of the breast, uterus, or ovaries
The oncology nurse specialist provides an educational session for nursing staff regarding the
characteristics of Hodgkin's disease. The nurse determines that further teaching is needed if
a nursing staff member states that which is a characteristic of the disease? -
ANSWER The disease occurs most often in those older than 75 years of age.
The nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of a client diagnosed with multiple myeloma.
Which would the nurse expect to note specifically in this disorder? -
ANSWER Increased calcium level
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,A client has undergone abdominal perineal resection for a bowel tumor. The nurse interprets
that the client's colostomy is beginning to function if which sign is noted? -
ANSWER The passage of flatus
The nurse should include which intervention in the care of a client who has undergone a
vaginal hysterectomy for the treatment of cancer? Select all that apply.
1.Elevate the knee gatch on the bed.
2.Encourage ambulation as prescribed.
3.Remove antiembolism stockings twice daily.
4.Assist with range-of-motion (ROM) leg exercises.
5.Check placement of pneumatic compression boots. - ANSWER 2.Encourage
ambulation as prescribed.
3.Remove antiembolism stockings twice daily.
4.Assist with range-of-motion (ROM) leg exercises. 5.Check placement of pneumatic
compression boots.
The nurse is providing teaching to a client who will undergo chemotherapy for cancer, and
alopecia is expected from the chemotherapeutic agent. Which statement made by the client
indicates a need for further teaching? - ANSWER "I can't believe my hair loss will be
permanent.
A client is receiving external radiation to the neck for cancer of the larynx. Which is the most
likely expected effect? - ANSWER Sore throat
The oncology nurse is providing a teaching session for a group of nursing students regarding
the risks and causes of bladder cancer. Which statement by a student would indicate a need
for further teaching? - ANSWER "Bladder cancer most often occurs in women."
The community health nurse is preparing an educational session for a group of women and
will be discussing the primary prevention strategies and treatment measures for breast
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, cancer. What information should the nurse include in the educational session? -
ANSWER Treatment decisions are based on a woman's overall health.
The nurse is reviewing a plan of care for a client with cancer of the cervix who is undergoing
treatment with a cesium (radiation) implant. Which nursing interventions are most
appropriate for this client? Select all that apply. - ANSWER 1.Maintain the client on
bed rest.
2.Place the client on a low-fiber diet.
3.Keep the head of the bed flat at all times.
4.Restrict visitors to visiting for 60 minutes per day. 5.Stand at the entrance of the room to
communicate with the client when possible.
The nurse is assessing the perineal wound in a client who has returned from the operating
room following an abdominal perineal resection and notes serosanguineous drainage from
the wound. Which nursing intervention is most appropriate? - ANSWER Change the
dressing as prescribed.
The nurse is admitting a client with laryngeal cancer to the nursing unit. What should the
nurse assess for as the most common risk factor for this type of cancer? -
ANSWER Cigarette smoking
The nurse is reviewing the preoperative prescriptions for a client with a colon tumor who is
scheduled for abdominal perineal resection and notes that the primary health care provider
has prescribed neomycin for the client. After discussing a prescription for neomycin with the
nursing student who is caring for the client, the nurse determines that the student
understands the rationale for administration if which statement is made? -
ANSWER "It will help to decrease the bacteria in the bowel."
The nurse monitoring an oncological client assesses for which early sign of vena cava
syndrome? - ANSWER Periorbital edema
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ANSWERS|LATEST UPDATE!!!
The community health nurse is creating a poster for an educational session for a group of
women and will be discussing the risk factors associated with breast cancer. Which risk
factors for breast cancer should the nurse list on the poster? Select all that apply.
1. Multiparity
2. Early menarche
3.Early menopause
4.Family history of breast cancer
5.High-dose radiation exposure to chest
6.Previous cancer of the breast, uterus, or ovaries - ANSWER Early menarche
Family history of breast cancer
High-dose radiation exposure to chest
Previous cancer of the breast, uterus, or ovaries
The oncology nurse specialist provides an educational session for nursing staff regarding the
characteristics of Hodgkin's disease. The nurse determines that further teaching is needed if
a nursing staff member states that which is a characteristic of the disease? -
ANSWER The disease occurs most often in those older than 75 years of age.
The nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of a client diagnosed with multiple myeloma.
Which would the nurse expect to note specifically in this disorder? -
ANSWER Increased calcium level
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,A client has undergone abdominal perineal resection for a bowel tumor. The nurse interprets
that the client's colostomy is beginning to function if which sign is noted? -
ANSWER The passage of flatus
The nurse should include which intervention in the care of a client who has undergone a
vaginal hysterectomy for the treatment of cancer? Select all that apply.
1.Elevate the knee gatch on the bed.
2.Encourage ambulation as prescribed.
3.Remove antiembolism stockings twice daily.
4.Assist with range-of-motion (ROM) leg exercises.
5.Check placement of pneumatic compression boots. - ANSWER 2.Encourage
ambulation as prescribed.
3.Remove antiembolism stockings twice daily.
4.Assist with range-of-motion (ROM) leg exercises. 5.Check placement of pneumatic
compression boots.
The nurse is providing teaching to a client who will undergo chemotherapy for cancer, and
alopecia is expected from the chemotherapeutic agent. Which statement made by the client
indicates a need for further teaching? - ANSWER "I can't believe my hair loss will be
permanent.
A client is receiving external radiation to the neck for cancer of the larynx. Which is the most
likely expected effect? - ANSWER Sore throat
The oncology nurse is providing a teaching session for a group of nursing students regarding
the risks and causes of bladder cancer. Which statement by a student would indicate a need
for further teaching? - ANSWER "Bladder cancer most often occurs in women."
The community health nurse is preparing an educational session for a group of women and
will be discussing the primary prevention strategies and treatment measures for breast
2
, cancer. What information should the nurse include in the educational session? -
ANSWER Treatment decisions are based on a woman's overall health.
The nurse is reviewing a plan of care for a client with cancer of the cervix who is undergoing
treatment with a cesium (radiation) implant. Which nursing interventions are most
appropriate for this client? Select all that apply. - ANSWER 1.Maintain the client on
bed rest.
2.Place the client on a low-fiber diet.
3.Keep the head of the bed flat at all times.
4.Restrict visitors to visiting for 60 minutes per day. 5.Stand at the entrance of the room to
communicate with the client when possible.
The nurse is assessing the perineal wound in a client who has returned from the operating
room following an abdominal perineal resection and notes serosanguineous drainage from
the wound. Which nursing intervention is most appropriate? - ANSWER Change the
dressing as prescribed.
The nurse is admitting a client with laryngeal cancer to the nursing unit. What should the
nurse assess for as the most common risk factor for this type of cancer? -
ANSWER Cigarette smoking
The nurse is reviewing the preoperative prescriptions for a client with a colon tumor who is
scheduled for abdominal perineal resection and notes that the primary health care provider
has prescribed neomycin for the client. After discussing a prescription for neomycin with the
nursing student who is caring for the client, the nurse determines that the student
understands the rationale for administration if which statement is made? -
ANSWER "It will help to decrease the bacteria in the bowel."
The nurse monitoring an oncological client assesses for which early sign of vena cava
syndrome? - ANSWER Periorbital edema
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