The nurse is caring for a client after a mastectomy. Which finding would
indicate that the client is experiencing a complication related to the
surgery? - ANS ✓Arm oedema on the operative side
The nurse is assisting in caring for a client receiving chemotherapy. On
review of the morning laboratory results, the nurse notes that the white
blood cell count is extremely low, and the client is immediately placed on
neutropenic precautions. The client's breakfast tray arrives, and the nurse
inspects the meal and prepares to bring the tray into the client's room.
Which action should the nurse take before bringing the meal to the client? -
ANS ✓Remove the fresh orange from the breakfast tray.
The nurse is reviewing the record of a client admitted to the hospital for
treatment of bladder cancer. Which risk factor related to this type of cancer
should the nurse likely note in the client's record? - ANS ✓Drinks coffee and
smokes cigarettes
The nurse is orienting a new nurse to the care of a client who has an
internal radiation implant. The nurse includes which instructions in
discussions with the new nurse? - ANS ✓Pregnant women are not allowed in
the client's room.
A client has just been told by the health care provider about her diagnosis
of breast cancer. The client responds, "Oh no, does this mean I'm going to
die?" The nurse interprets which response as the client's initial reaction? -
ANS ✓Fear
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The nurse reinforces instructions to the client about breast self-
examination (BSE). The nurse instructs the client to lie down and examine
the left breast. Which is the correct area for placing a pillow when
examining the left breast? - ANS ✓Under the left shoulder
A nursing instructor asks a nursing student about the characteristics of
Hodgkin's disease. The instructor determines that the student needs to
read about the characteristics of this disease if the student states that
which is an associated characteristic? - ANS ✓Occurs most often in older
adults
The nurse is collecting data from a client with a history of bladder cancer.
Which sign/symptom is the client most likely to report? - ANS ✓Haematuria
The nurse's teaching plan for a client with a family history of breast cancer
should include which important item? - ANS ✓Teaching the breast self-exam
technique to be done every month
The nurse is preparing a client with a bowel tumor for surgery. The health
care provider has informed the client that the surgery is palliative in the
treatment of the tumor. Which rationale is the reason to perform this type
of surgery? - ANS ✓To reduce pain
The nurse is assisting with conducting a health-promotion program at a
local school. The nurse determines that there is a need for further teaching
if a student identifies which as a risk factor associated with cancer? - ANS
✓Low-fat and high-fiber diets
The nurse is assisting in caring for a client with an inoperable lung tumor
and helps develop a plan of care by addressing complications related to the
disorder. The nurse includes monitoring for the early signs of vena cava
syndrome in the plan. Which early sign of this oncological emergency
should the nurse include monitoring for in the plan of care? - ANS ✓Oedema
of the face and eyes
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