Radiation therapy exam Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Who performs radiation therapy? - ANSWER A radiation therapist under the supervision of a radiation oncologist What percent of cancer patients are treated with rad therapy? - ANSWER 75% Surgical oncologist - ANSWER Physician that would remove the tumor (removal or biopsy) Medical oncologist - ANSWER Physician who is in charge of chemotherapy (plans how often/type of drugs)

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NUR2392 / NUR 2392 MDC 2 Exam 1 Q&A A client is receiving chemotherapy to treat breast cancer. Which assessment finding indicates a chemotherapy-induced complication? a) Urine output of 400 ml in 8 hours b) Serum potassium level of 2.6 mEq/L c) Blood pressure of 120/64 to 130/72 mm Hg Sodium level of 142 mEq/L, A client receiving external radiation to the left thorax to treat lung cancer has a nursing diagnosis of Risk for impaired skin integrity. Which intervention should be part of t...

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MED-SURG RN Form B Exam Questions And Answers All Correct Cancer treatment options: Safety precautions for a sealed radiation implant - ANS ◯ Nursing Actions ■ Place the client in a private room away from other clients when possible. ■ Place an appropriate sign on the door warning of the radiation source. ■ Wear a dosimeter film badge that records personal amounts of radiation exposure. ■ Limit visitors to 30-min visits, and have visitors maintain a distance of 6 ft from the...

SWIFT RIVER MED SURG CLINICAL EXAM | QUESTIONS & 100% CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED) | LATEST UPDATE | GRADEA+ Estelle Hatcher, 31yr-old, r/o appendicitis, 1st day post-op appendectomy; No known allergies (NKA); Vital signs - Temp 101.2, BP 108/74, P 92, RR 20, SaO2 99%, alert and cooperative. Wound site clean, dry and intact NPO, NG-tube to low continuous suction. IV maintenance fluids with D5 1/2 NS with 20 KCL @ 125ml/hr in left forearm. Ambulates with minimal assistance. Family at...

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