medsurg2 exam 2 - general cancer quiz

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a pt with metastatic cancer of the colon experiences sever vomiting following each administration of chemo. which action taken by the nurse is most appropriate?

administer prescribed antiemetics 1 hr before treatments

an older adult pt who has colorectal cancer is receiving IV fluids at 175 ml/hr in conjunction with the prescribes chemo. which finding by the nurse is most important to report to the PCP?

pt has audible crackles to the midline posterior chest

the nurse administers an IV vesicant chemotherapeutic agent to a pt. which action is most important for the nurse to take?

stop the infusion if swelling is observed at the site

during a routine health examination, a 40 yo pt tells the nurse about a family history of colon cancer. which action should the nurse take next?

obtain more info from the pt about the family history

the nurse reviews labs of a pt who is receiving chemo. which lab value is most important to report?

WBC of 2700/microliter ((normal WBC count is 4.5-10))

a chemotherapy drug that causes alopecia is prescribed for a pt. which action should the nurse take to maintain the pt's sled esteem?

encourage the pt to purchase a wig or hat

the pt with breast cancer is having teletherapy radiation treatements after her surgery. what should the nurse teach about skin care?

avoid heat and cold to the treatment area

the nurse is caring for a pt who has been diagnosed w stage 1 cancer of the color. when assessing the need for psych support, which ? by the nurse will provide the most information?

can you tell me what has been helpful in the past to you when coping with stressful events?

which nursing diagnosis is most appropriate for a pt experiencing myelosuppression 2nd to chemo?

risk for infection

the nurse at the clinic is interviewing a 64 yo woman who is 5.3, 125lbs, the pt has noe seen a healthcare provider for 20 yrs. she walks 5 miles most days and has a glass of wine 2x week. which topics will the nurse plan to include in pt teaching about cancer screening and decreasing cancer risk?

colorectal screening, sunscreen use, mammography, pap testing


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