Cancer Care Nursing
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What are the four main components of oncology nursing?

  • Assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care (correct)
  • Administering chemotherapy, radiation, surgery, and medication
  • Conducting research, analyzing data, and publishing findings
  • Providing emotional support, counseling, and therapy
  • What is one of the important roles of nurses in cancer care?

  • Conducting research studies
  • Diagnosing cancer and determining treatment plans
  • Providing supportive care and patient education (correct)
  • Performing surgical procedures
  • What are some common complications experienced by cancer patients?

  • Infections, bleeding, and skin problems (correct)
  • Respiratory distress, heart failure, and kidney disease
  • Neurological disorders, seizures, and migraines
  • Gastrointestinal issues, such as ulcers and acid reflux
  • What is a common symptom experienced by cancer patients?

    <p>Fatigue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the importance of exercise in cancer rehabilitation?

    <p>It can improve physical and emotional well-being</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of nurses in chemotherapy administration?

    <p>To follow specific protocols and be alert</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the importance of good communication skills when breaking bad news to patients and their families?

    <p>To show sensitivity and empathy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of nurses in managing complications experienced by patients receiving chemotherapy?

    <p>To assess and manage the complications</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can personal and food hygiene practices help prevent cancer?

    <p>By reducing exposure to carcinogens</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done to avoid information overload when communicating disease/prognosis to a patient?

    <p>Break the information down into manageable pieces</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    1. Oncology nursing involves assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care.
    2. Nurses must provide information about drugs and their side effects and promote patient compliance.
    3. Chemotherapy administration requires nurses to be alert and follow specific protocols.
    4. Nurses play a vital role in patient education, coordination of care, and providing supportive care.
    5. Cancer patients are prone to infections, bleeding, and skin problems.
    6. A healthy diet rich in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains can prevent cancer.
    7. A healthy diet can improve the immune system and reduce free radical formation and damage.
    8. Fatigue is a common symptom experienced by cancer patients.
    9. Nurses must assess and manage complications experienced by patients receiving chemotherapy.
    10. Nursing care is an integral component of cancer care teams.
    11. Certain foods can help stave off cancer and inhibit cancer cell growth, including oranges, papayas, grapefruits, figs, whole grains, nuts, soy products, tea, sweet potatoes, seaweed, tomatoes, carrots, cruciferous vegetables, mushrooms, and garlic.
    12. Personal and food hygiene practices can help prevent cancer.
    13. Exercise is important for cancer rehabilitation, and can be done in stages.
    14. Breaking bad news to patients and their families requires good communication skills and sensitivity.
    • Communication of disease/prognosis requires balance of information given
    • Privacy and minimal interruptions are important for communication
    • Emotional energy and time should be considered
    • Rough plan of communication should be made
    • Patient's agenda should be considered
    • Acquire information about patient and family
    • Read patient's notes for diagnostic information, test results, clinical history, support system, and background knowledge
    • Language barriers should be addressed with an interpreter if necessary
    • Context should be set by inviting patient to private space and introducing oneself
    • Information overload should be avoided.

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    Test your knowledge on oncology nursing, cancer care and prevention with this informative quiz. From assessing and managing complications experienced by patients receiving chemotherapy, to breaking bad news to patients and their families, this quiz covers a wide range of important topics. Learn about the vital role nurses play in providing supportive care, coordinating patient care and promoting patient compliance. Gain insights into the benefits of a healthy diet and exercise for cancer patients and discover important hygiene practices that can help prevent cancer. Whether you're a nursing student,

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