Nursing Care for Cancer Patients Quiz

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What is the synthetic form of human keratinocyte growth factor used in the treatment of oral mucositis?

  • Chemotherapy
  • Radiation therapy
  • Palifermin (Kepivance) (correct)
  • Surgical intervention

What is the primary focus of nursing care for patients with impaired skin reactions due to radiation?

  • Applying heat therapy
  • Providing psychological counseling
  • Administering antibiotics
  • Maintaining skin integrity (correct)

What information do nurses provide to patients experiencing alopecia?

  • Information about surgical options for hair restoration
  • Information about radiation therapy for hair regrowth
  • Information about chemotherapy for hair regrowth
  • Information about hair loss and support in coping with changes in body image (correct)

What may occur leading to anorexia in cancer patients?

<p>Feeling full after eating only a small amount of food (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What may surgical intervention change, leading to malabsorption in cancer patients?

<p>Peristaltic patterns and gastrointestinal secretions (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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