Chapter 11 cancer

The nurse is caring for a patient with a new malignancy diagnosis. Which specialty will be consulted for treatment?

A patient is diagnosed with a tumor of the bone. Which term should the nurse consider when documenting this patient’s health problem?

A patient who has been treated for breast cancer is undergoing routine laboratory work that indicates an increased calcium level. What concerns should the nurse have?

A patient at the clinic tells the nurse that the doctor wants to draw blood to check his prostate- specific antigen level because of an enlarged prostate gland. He then asks what the blood test checks for. How should the nurse respond?

A patient recently diagnosed with breast cancer tells the nurse she was reading on the internet and learned that black women are more likely than white women to die from this type of cancer. She then asks the nurse why this occurs. How should the nurse reply?

The nurse is caring for a patient who is scheduled for a palliative surgery. During a pre-operative discussion, the patient states relief that the cancer will be removed with surgery. What patient teaching is needed about palliative surgery?

The nurse is caring for a patient who is receiving chemotherapy for breast cancer and states she awakes at nighttime with a choking sensation from extreme mouth dryness. What should the nurse suggest?

A nurse is caring for a patient 10 days after chemotherapy, during the nadir period. What side effect should the nurse monitor for?

The nurse is caring for a patient with lung cancer who reports chest pain, dyspnea, facial redness, and swollen neck veins. Which condition should the nurse prepare for?

A nurse is perform research on the leading cause of cancer death in women. What will be found?

The nurse is caring for a patient with alopecia. What concerns should the nurse include in the plan of care?

When inspecting the IV site of a patient receiving a vesicant chemotherapy agent, the licensed practical/vocational nurse (LPN/LVN) notes a small area of swelling. What should the nurse do first?

The nurse is reviewing the electronic health records for a patient with suspected cancer and sees that a carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) has been ordered. Which type of cancer is the provider evaluating for with this tumor marker?

A patient on chemotherapy after surgery develops thrombocytopenia. Which finding is the most concerning and needs to be reported?

The nurse is reviewing the health history of a patient treated with doxorubicin (Adriamycin) for cancer. What complication should the nurse be aware of and monitor for?

The nurse is planning care for a patient with leukopenia caused by chemotherapy. Which action should the nurse take to provide a safe environment?

A patient reports fatigue related to radiation therapy. What action should the nurse include when providing care?

The nurse is providing education to a patient being started on tamoxifen (Nolvadex) for breast cancer. What should be included in the teaching?

The nurse is caring for a group of patients. Which patient Is the greatest concern?

The nurse is providing teaching for a patient with thrombocytopenia. Which statement made by the patient indicates a need for further teaching?

The nurse is providing education regarding skin care to a patient undergoing radiation therapy. Which statement made by the patient indicates a need for further teaching?

The nurse is caring for a patient who is experiencing anorexia from chemotherapy treatments. What should the nurse include when planning care?

The nurse is preparing an oral chemotherapeutic medication for a patient’s cancer treatment. What should the nurse do to ensure personal safety when preparing this medication?

The nurse is caring for a patient who is prescribed cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan). Which medication should the nurse expect to administer to protect the bladder?

The nurse is providing teaching to help a patient reduce the risk of cancer. Which lifestyle choices should be included? (Select all that apply.)

The nurse is planning a teaching seminar for a community with people from a wide variety of cultures. What should the nurse include in this teaching? (Select all that apply.)

The nurse is preparing to deliver a colony-stimulating factor to a patient with a low white blood cell count. What medications may be given for this? (Select all that apply.)

The nurse is caring for a patient at risk for developing sepsis. What findings indicate a concern? (Select all that apply)

A nurse is evaluating the breasts for a person at a high risk of breast cancer. Which findings indicate a concern? (Select all that apply)