WGU D446 ADULT HEALTH 2 CANCER EXAM 50 QUESTIONS WITH
VERIFIED ANSWERS 2026.
100% Correct 50
Incorrect 0
1 of 50
Term
The nurse cares for a client receiving chemotherapy. Laboratory
results show a platelet count of 10,000 platelets per microliter. What
should the nurse include in the plan of care for this client?
-Encourage fluids to 3000 mL/day
-Check the temperature every 4 hours
-Provide oral care every 2 hours
-Check stools for occult blood
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-Use right are only for blood draws -Check stools for occult blood
-I should try to drink protein shakes -The patient is difficult to arouse
, Don't know?
2 of 50
Term
The nurse cares for a 65 year old female client who has not been to a
provider in 30 years. She is active, walking 5 miles per day. She has
smoked 1 pack of cigarettes per day for the past 20 years. What
education would be important for the nurse to include for this client?
Select all that apply
-Colorectal screening
-Mammography
-Liver function test
-Sunscreen use
-Chest x-ray
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-Provide analgesia and encourage
the client to use a splint during -Try to rest and do what you can
coughing when you have energy
-Colorectal screening
-Mammography -This procedure will help to
-Sunscreen use control the symptoms you are
-Chest x-ray experiencing
Don't know?
, 3 of 50
Term
The nurse cares for a client with lung cancer who just returned from
having a lobectomy. Which order should the nurse implement?
-Clamp chest tube
-Education about the need for lifelong O2 therapy
-Bedrest for the first 36 hours
-Coughing and deep breathing every hour while awake
Give this one a go later!
-Teach how to put on a leg bag -The patient is difficult to arouse
-Coughing and deep breathing
every hour while awake -I should try to drink protein shakes
Don't know?
4 of 50
Term
The nurse cares for a client undergoing chemotherapy who has no
appetite and is losing weight. What statement by the client would
indicate that teaching was effective?
-My appetite will not return
-I need to force myself to eat
, -It's ok if I skip a couple meals
-I should try to drink protein shakes
Give this one a go later!
-The patient is difficult to arouse -Check stools for occult blood
-Coughing and deep breathing every -I should try to drink protein
hour while awake shakes
Don't know?
5 of 50
Term
The family of a dying client tells the nurse, "I think they need an anti-
depressant. They used to be so outgoing but are really withdrawn
now." How should the nurse respond?
-It is likely they are depressed. I will contact the doctor for an order
-Withdrawal can be a normal response for clients as they near the
end of life
-It is important for you to keep them stimulated so they won't want to
withdraw so much
-They are probably tired so you may have to limit your visiting time now
Give this one a go later!
VERIFIED ANSWERS 2026.
100% Correct 50
Incorrect 0
1 of 50
Term
The nurse cares for a client receiving chemotherapy. Laboratory
results show a platelet count of 10,000 platelets per microliter. What
should the nurse include in the plan of care for this client?
-Encourage fluids to 3000 mL/day
-Check the temperature every 4 hours
-Provide oral care every 2 hours
-Check stools for occult blood
Give this one a go later!
-Use right are only for blood draws -Check stools for occult blood
-I should try to drink protein shakes -The patient is difficult to arouse
, Don't know?
2 of 50
Term
The nurse cares for a 65 year old female client who has not been to a
provider in 30 years. She is active, walking 5 miles per day. She has
smoked 1 pack of cigarettes per day for the past 20 years. What
education would be important for the nurse to include for this client?
Select all that apply
-Colorectal screening
-Mammography
-Liver function test
-Sunscreen use
-Chest x-ray
Give this one a go later!
-Provide analgesia and encourage
the client to use a splint during -Try to rest and do what you can
coughing when you have energy
-Colorectal screening
-Mammography -This procedure will help to
-Sunscreen use control the symptoms you are
-Chest x-ray experiencing
Don't know?
, 3 of 50
Term
The nurse cares for a client with lung cancer who just returned from
having a lobectomy. Which order should the nurse implement?
-Clamp chest tube
-Education about the need for lifelong O2 therapy
-Bedrest for the first 36 hours
-Coughing and deep breathing every hour while awake
Give this one a go later!
-Teach how to put on a leg bag -The patient is difficult to arouse
-Coughing and deep breathing
every hour while awake -I should try to drink protein shakes
Don't know?
4 of 50
Term
The nurse cares for a client undergoing chemotherapy who has no
appetite and is losing weight. What statement by the client would
indicate that teaching was effective?
-My appetite will not return
-I need to force myself to eat
, -It's ok if I skip a couple meals
-I should try to drink protein shakes
Give this one a go later!
-The patient is difficult to arouse -Check stools for occult blood
-Coughing and deep breathing every -I should try to drink protein
hour while awake shakes
Don't know?
5 of 50
Term
The family of a dying client tells the nurse, "I think they need an anti-
depressant. They used to be so outgoing but are really withdrawn
now." How should the nurse respond?
-It is likely they are depressed. I will contact the doctor for an order
-Withdrawal can be a normal response for clients as they near the
end of life
-It is important for you to keep them stimulated so they won't want to
withdraw so much
-They are probably tired so you may have to limit your visiting time now
Give this one a go later!
