NU310: Cancer Test Questions With Complete Solutions

NU310: Cancer Test Questions With Complete Solutions The public health nurse identifies which of the following clients as being at high risk for developing cancer? Select all that apply. a. A 28-year-old female client with a body mass index of 38 kg/m² b. A 38-year-old male client with a 15-year history of ulcerative colitis c. A 48-year-old male client whose father has a history of colorectal cancer d. A 58-year-old male client who consumes a diet high in fruit and vegetables e. A 68-year-old female client with a 40-year history of cigarette smoking - ANSWER b. A 38-year-old male client with a 15-year history of ulcerative colitis c. A 48-year-old male client whose father has a history of colorectal cancer e. A 68-year-old female client with a 40-year history of cigarette smoking The nurse is admitting a client who had a mastectomy 6 months ago and is scheduled for elective surgery. During the physical assessment, the nurse notices a 0.5 cm mobile, firm, nontender lymph node in the upper arm. What action should the nurse take? a. Anticipate the scheduling of a biopsy b. Apply ice to the node c. Reassure the client that it is an expected finding d. Request an antibiotic - ANSWER c. Reassure the client that it is an expected finding The nurse plans discharge teaching for a client newly diagnosed with polycythemia vera (a blood cancer that begins in bone marrow and the marrow makes too many red blood cells). Which action will the nurse include in the teaching plan? Select all that apply. a. Elevate the legs and feet when sitting b. Increase dietary intake of foods rich in iron c. Increase fluid intake during exercise and hot weather d. Increase water temperature to reduce post-bath itching e. Report swelling or tenderness in the legs - ANSWER a. Elevate the legs and feet when sitting c. Increase fluid intake during exercise and hot weather e. Report swelling or tenderness in the legs A client with terminal cancer is being discharged with a fentanyl patch and is to receive hospice care at home? What teaching related to this drug should the nurse include? Select all that apply. a. Apply local heat over the patch to aid drug absorption b. Cut the patch in half before application if less medication is needed c. Fold used patches in half so edges adhere and then discard it immediately d. Place patch 1 inch from the source of pain for maximum effectiveness e. Remove the old patch when applying a new patch every 72 hours - ANSWER c. Fold used patches in half so edges adhere and then discard it immediately e. Remove the old patch when applying a new patch every 72 hours The nurse is teaching general skin care guidelines to a client receiving teletherapy (external beam radiation therapy). Which statements does the client make that indicate proper understanding of teaching? Select all that apply.