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What is the most appropriate determination of the client's pain needs during a pain assessment?
What is the most appropriate determination of the client's pain needs during a pain assessment?
- Pain relief after appropriate nursing intervention
- Nonverbal cues from the client
- The nurse's impression of the client's pain
- The client's pain rating (correct)
Before administering clear liquids to a postoperative client, what should the nurse prioritize checking?
Before administering clear liquids to a postoperative client, what should the nurse prioritize checking?
- Ability to ambulate
- Bowel sounds (correct)
- Incision appearance
- Urine specific gravity
What assessment finding would be most specific to a client suspected of having Hodgkin's disease?
What assessment finding would be most specific to a client suspected of having Hodgkin's disease?
- Weakness
- Enlarged lymph nodes (correct)
- Weight gain
- Fatigue
Which manifestation is typical of advanced ovarian cancer in a client during admission assessment?
Which manifestation is typical of advanced ovarian cancer in a client during admission assessment?
In a client with lung cancer and bone metastasis, what signs and symptoms indicate a possible oncological emergency?
In a client with lung cancer and bone metastasis, what signs and symptoms indicate a possible oncological emergency?
What nursing action should be prioritized when caring for a client with cancer experiencing acute pain?
What nursing action should be prioritized when caring for a client with cancer experiencing acute pain?
What is the most important assessment to perform before feeding a client who has been NPO?
What is the most important assessment to perform before feeding a client who has been NPO?
In the context described, when are clear fluids typically given to a client?
In the context described, when are clear fluids typically given to a client?
How long is peristalsis usually expected to return in a client who has been NPO?
How long is peristalsis usually expected to return in a client who has been NPO?
What is the initial diet advancement strategy if no distention occurs when clear fluids are given to the client?
What is the initial diet advancement strategy if no distention occurs when clear fluids are given to the client?
Which health concept is most closely associated with assessing bowel sounds before feeding a client?
Which health concept is most closely associated with assessing bowel sounds before feeding a client?
What action should be taken if there are no signs of bowel function returning in a client?
What action should be taken if there are no signs of bowel function returning in a client?
What might be the potential cause of the client's numbness and tingling of the lower extremities?
What might be the potential cause of the client's numbness and tingling of the lower extremities?
Why is it concerning that the client experiences facial edema in the morning?
Why is it concerning that the client experiences facial edema in the morning?
Which electrolyte imbalance is likely contributing to the client's altered serum calcium level?
Which electrolyte imbalance is likely contributing to the client's altered serum calcium level?
What might be a consequence of the development of a vesicovaginal fistula in a client undergoing radiation therapy for bladder cancer?
What might be a consequence of the development of a vesicovaginal fistula in a client undergoing radiation therapy for bladder cancer?
Why is it crucial for the client to perform testicular self-examinations (TSEs)?
Why is it crucial for the client to perform testicular self-examinations (TSEs)?
What is a significant assessment finding that is characteristic of multiple myeloma?
What is a significant assessment finding that is characteristic of multiple myeloma?
What are common clinical manifestations of ovarian cancer?
What are common clinical manifestations of ovarian cancer?
Which condition is characterized by abnormal bleeding often associated with uterine cancer?
Which condition is characterized by abnormal bleeding often associated with uterine cancer?
What is a common sign of ascites in ovarian cancer patients?
What is a common sign of ascites in ovarian cancer patients?
Which of the following can be considered an oncological emergency?
Which of the following can be considered an oncological emergency?
What is a common complication associated with ovarian cancer affecting the respiratory system?
What is a common complication associated with ovarian cancer affecting the respiratory system?
Which of the following is a risk factor for superior vena cava syndrome?
Which of the following is a risk factor for superior vena cava syndrome?
What results can be expected in clients with iron-deficiency anemia?
What results can be expected in clients with iron-deficiency anemia?
What is the relationship between iron-deficiency anemia and red blood cells?
What is the relationship between iron-deficiency anemia and red blood cells?
In iron-deficiency anemia, what happens to iron stores?
In iron-deficiency anemia, what happens to iron stores?
What laboratory findings are characteristic of iron-deficiency anemia?
What laboratory findings are characteristic of iron-deficiency anemia?
What is the expected reticulocyte count in clients with iron-deficiency anemia?
What is the expected reticulocyte count in clients with iron-deficiency anemia?
Why would one eliminate options 1 and 3 from laboratory findings of iron-deficiency anemia?
Why would one eliminate options 1 and 3 from laboratory findings of iron-deficiency anemia?
What is the greatest implication for the development of cancer in a 75-year-old female patient?
What is the greatest implication for the development of cancer in a 75-year-old female patient?
Which gender typically has a higher lifetime risk of cancer?
Which gender typically has a higher lifetime risk of cancer?
What is not directly correlated with the development of cancer?
What is not directly correlated with the development of cancer?
Which symptom is expected in a patient admitted with lung cancer?
Which symptom is expected in a patient admitted with lung cancer?
What is a common sign/symptom of lung cancer?
What is a common sign/symptom of lung cancer?
Which assessment finding would be atypical for a patient with lung cancer?
Which assessment finding would be atypical for a patient with lung cancer?
What can be expected in terms of breathing patterns in a patient with lung cancer?
What can be expected in terms of breathing patterns in a patient with lung cancer?
What might be the cause of the client's facial edema in the morning?
What might be the cause of the client's facial edema in the morning?
Which finding is most concerning in a client receiving radiation therapy for bladder cancer?
Which finding is most concerning in a client receiving radiation therapy for bladder cancer?
What instruction would the nurse provide regarding testicular self-examination (TSE)?
What instruction would the nurse provide regarding testicular self-examination (TSE)?
Why is a hemoglobin level of 15.5 g/dL a notable finding in a client with multiple myeloma?
Why is a hemoglobin level of 15.5 g/dL a notable finding in a client with multiple myeloma?
What might be a common manifestation of severe hypercalcemia in a client with multiple myeloma?
What might be a common manifestation of severe hypercalcemia in a client with multiple myeloma?
Why should a client be educated about performing regular TSEs?
Why should a client be educated about performing regular TSEs?
What might be the implication of a serum potassium level of 3.4 mg/dL in the context provided?
What might be the implication of a serum potassium level of 3.4 mg/dL in the context provided?
What nursing action is most appropriate for a client experiencing altered perineal sensation as a side effect of radiation therapy?
What nursing action is most appropriate for a client experiencing altered perineal sensation as a side effect of radiation therapy?
Which is a risk factor for colorectal cancer in adults?
Which is a risk factor for colorectal cancer in adults?
In the context of colorectal cancer, what is a priority concept to consider for patient education?
In the context of colorectal cancer, what is a priority concept to consider for patient education?
What is a key characteristic of colorectal cancer risk factors?
What is a key characteristic of colorectal cancer risk factors?
What is a common manifestation of advanced colorectal cancer during assessment?
What is a common manifestation of advanced colorectal cancer during assessment?
Which priority concept is associated with health promotion in patients with colorectal cancer?
Which priority concept is associated with health promotion in patients with colorectal cancer?
What is an important patient education consideration for those at risk for colorectal cancer?
What is an important patient education consideration for those at risk for colorectal cancer?
Which action is crucial for the prevention of colorectal cancer in high-risk individuals?
Which action is crucial for the prevention of colorectal cancer in high-risk individuals?
What is a common error to avoid when educating about colorectal cancer prevention?
What is a common error to avoid when educating about colorectal cancer prevention?
What is the most appropriate nursing action when a nurse notes bloody drainage from the nasogastric tube in a client who had a gastrectomy?
What is the most appropriate nursing action when a nurse notes bloody drainage from the nasogastric tube in a client who had a gastrectomy?
Which assessment finding indicates that a colostomy is beginning to function in a client who underwent an abdominal perineal resection for a bowel tumor?
Which assessment finding indicates that a colostomy is beginning to function in a client who underwent an abdominal perineal resection for a bowel tumor?
What is the most appropriate nursing action when assessing serosanguineous drainage from a perineal wound post abdominal perineal resection?
What is the most appropriate nursing action when assessing serosanguineous drainage from a perineal wound post abdominal perineal resection?
What indicates that further teaching is necessary regarding risk factors for colorectal cancer in a client?
What indicates that further teaching is necessary regarding risk factors for colorectal cancer in a client?
The nurse is reviewing the history of a client with bladder cancer, what is an important aspect to assess in this situation?
The nurse is reviewing the history of a client with bladder cancer, what is an important aspect to assess in this situation?
Which action is essential when assessing a client's perineal wound following an abdominal perineal resection?
Which action is essential when assessing a client's perineal wound following an abdominal perineal resection?
Which finding during assessment of a client postoperatively from an abdominal perineal resection requires immediate nursing action?
Which finding during assessment of a client postoperatively from an abdominal perineal resection requires immediate nursing action?
"A nurse is caring for a client who has had an abdominal perineal resection for rectal cancer. Which postoperative finding requires immediate intervention?"
"A nurse is caring for a client who has had an abdominal perineal resection for rectal cancer. Which postoperative finding requires immediate intervention?"
What is the priority nursing action to prevent lymphedema in a client following mastectomy?
What is the priority nursing action to prevent lymphedema in a client following mastectomy?
What intervention should the nurse avoid when caring for a client at risk for lymphedema post-mastectomy?
What intervention should the nurse avoid when caring for a client at risk for lymphedema post-mastectomy?
What should the nurse prioritize when assessing a client for potential lymphedema post-mastectomy?
What should the nurse prioritize when assessing a client for potential lymphedema post-mastectomy?
Which activity should the nurse encourage in a client post-mastectomy to promote circulation and prevent lymphedema?
Which activity should the nurse encourage in a client post-mastectomy to promote circulation and prevent lymphedema?
What is a crucial principle to follow when caring for a client with potential lymphedema post-mastectomy?
What is a crucial principle to follow when caring for a client with potential lymphedema post-mastectomy?
What would be an inappropriate nursing action for a client recovering from a mastectomy to prevent lymphedema?
What would be an inappropriate nursing action for a client recovering from a mastectomy to prevent lymphedema?
What is a recommended intervention to reduce the risk of lymphedema in a client post-mastectomy?
What is a recommended intervention to reduce the risk of lymphedema in a client post-mastectomy?
Which nursing action could potentially increase the risk of developing lymphedema in a client after mastectomy?
Which nursing action could potentially increase the risk of developing lymphedema in a client after mastectomy?
