Cancer Chapter
Early warning signs associated with cancer include Weight loss Unusual bleeding Chronic nagging cough Lump in the breast All of the above
All of the above
True or false: A prophylactic vaccine is available for men over the age of 50 to help prevent the development of prostate cancer?
False
The nurse is caring for a client who is to begin receiving external radiation for a malignant tumor of the neck. While providing client education what potential adverse effects should the nurse discuss with the client? Alopecia Diarrhea Impaired nutrition Cognitive changes
Impaired nutrition
____ antibodies are a form of immunotherapy that enables investigators to produce antibodies for specific malignant cells Humoral Natural Monoclonal Myelogenous
Monoclonal
A client newly diagnosed with cancer is scheduled to begin chemotherapy treatment and the nurse is providing anticipatory guidance about potential adverse effects. When addressing the most common adverse effect what should the nurse describe? Nausea and vomiting Pruritis Confusion and headaches Altered glucose metabolism
Nausea and vomiting
Which type of surgery is being done when lesions that are removed are likely to develop into cancer? Diagnostic Palliative Prophylactic Reconstructive
Prophylactic
The nurse on a bone marrow transplant unit is caring for a client with cancer who has just begun hematopoietic stem cells transplantation (HSCT). What is the priority nursing diagnosis for this client? Fatigue Risk for infection Altered nutrition Body image disturbance
Risk of infection
True or False: Genetic mutations can lead to the development of cancer?
True
True or False: Non-smokers who live with a smoker have a 20%-30% increased risk of developing lung cancer?
True
While a client is receiving intravenous chemotherapy the nurse observes swelling and pain at the IV site. The nurse should prioritize which action? Continuing the infusion but decrease the rate Apply a warm compress to the area Stop the infusion Notify the healthcare provider
stop the infusion