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How can the nurse best manage a common side effect of chemotherapy

Providing meticulous oral hygiene

An adolescent is to begin a chemotherapeutic medication regimen . Which side effect of vincristine is most important for the nurse to prepare the adolescent to expect

Alopecia

The nurse is teaching a group of adults about the signs and symptoms of colorectal cancer . Which common clinical manifestations would the nurse include in the teaching program ?

Anemia Rectal bleeding Change in bowel habits

The registered nurse is teaching a nursing student about ways to minimize heat radiation Which statements made by the nursing student indicate effective learning ?

" I will apply an ice pack to the client . " will cover the client with dark clothes . " I will instruct the client to lie in de fetal position . "

Which collaborative action will the nurse anticipate a need to implement when a client with acute myelocytic leukemia who is receiving chemotherapy develops tumor lysis syndrome ?

Infuse large amounts of fluids .

Which information will the nurse include when teaching a client who is receiving chemotherapy and develops myelosuppression ?

Minimize risk for infection and bleeding .

Which education would the nurse provide the parent of a hospitalized 3 - year - old child undergoing chemotherapy who is asking for fried chicken ?

Any food that is requested should be offered because the child needs calories

A client who had been receiving palliative care for cancer has deteriorated and now needs end - of - life care . The nurse identifies that which type of care will now be removed from the treatment plan ? Select

Chemotherapy . Blood transfusion . Radiation therapy

Which therapy option is indicated for a client diagnosed with stage IV Hodgkin disease ?

Combination chemotherapy

A client with advanced bone cancer is experiencing cachexia . The nurse reviews the nutritional components of palliative care with the client's family members . The nurse recognizes that the teaching is designed to achieve which outcome ?

Enhance the quality of the client's life

Which nursing intervention would be recommended for a client after a radiation implant is inserted as part of internal radiation therapy for cervical cancer ?

Ensuring that the client's diet is low residue

Which intervention would the nurse include in the plan of care of a 75 - year - old male with a history of prostate cancer admitted for a prostatectomy whose prostate specific antigen PSA ) levels have been increasing ?

Handle the client gently when turning .

A client who is receiving radiation therapy for bone cancer lives alone and works full time . Which client action would the nurse encourage ?

Include rest periods during the day while receiving radiation .

Which instruction would the nurse provide to a client receiving brachytherapy for prostate cancer to prevent injury ?

O'Refrain from close contact with others .

Which is the correct response to a parent whose child is undergoing chemotherapy and is not up to date on required immunizations for school ?

O'This isn't the best time to finish the immunizations , because your child's immune system is suppressed .

Compromised nutrition during chemotherapy can contribute to an increased risk of infection and other problems . Which actions would the nurse take to offset nutritional deficiencies

Provide oral supplements .

A client is receiving therapy that includes a radioactive sealed implant . Which nursing intervention would be implemented to protect against exposure to radiation ?

Using long - handled forceps to retrieve a dislodged implant

Which action would a nurse take to avoid complications in a client who has developed severe bone marrow depression after receiving chemotherapy for cancer ? Select

Wash hands before entering the client's room . Advise use of a soft toothbrush for oral hygiene . Report an elevation in temperature immediately .

Which information about radiation therapy would guide a nurse's response to a 20 - year - old female client scheduled to receive pelvic radiation for Hodgkin lymphoma who expresses anxiety about her future ability to conceive a child ?

Reproductive ability may be preserved through a variety interventions .