Custom cancer

A nurse is caring for a client newly diagnosed with cancer. Which therapies are used to treat cancer? Select all that apply. A. surgery B. hyperthermia C. radiation therapy D. chemotherapy E. electroconvulsive therapy

A B C D

An older client underwent a lumpectomy for a breast lesion that was determined to be malignant. Which factors increase the risk for breast cancer? Select all that apply. A. Daily alcohol intake B. Increased age C. Nulliparity D. Obesity E. Silicone breast implants

A B C D

The nurse is caring for a client with metastatic brain cancer. The client will be receiving palliative treatment. The nurse should anticipate what type of medical management will be included in the client's care? Select all that apply. A.Radiosurgery B. Craniotomy with debulking C.Radiation D. Positron emission tomography (PET) E. Computer-assisted stereotactic biopsy

A B C

an older client tells the nurse, "I don't understand why I need to have so many cancer screening tests now. I feel just fine!" Based on knowledge of neoplastic disease and the aging immune system, what teaching should the nurse include in the client's plan of care? a. Tumor cells may possess special blocking factors that coat tumor cells and prevent their destruction by killer T lymphocytes; therefore the body may not recognize the tumor as foreign and fail to destroy the malignant cells. Routine screening increases the chance of finding and treating cancer early. b. Education about the importance of adhering to a recommended vaccine schedule should be initiated to boost the immune system function. c. The increase in occurrence of autoimmune diseases with aging strongly suggests a predisposition toward various types of cancer due to the body's inability to differentiate between self and nonself. Routine scr

A, C, D

The nurse is completing a comprehensive assessment with the family of a client who was recently diagnosed with stage IV lung cancer. Which traits will the nurse identify that will assist the family to cope with the client's health condition? Select all that apply. A. spirituality B. financial status C. cognitive ability D. communication E. emotional strength F. use of community resources

A, C, D, E, F

A nurse is reviewing the health history of a client who has been diagnosed with endometrial cancer. Which of the following would the nurse identify as a factor increasing this client's risk? Select all that apply. a. Age 50 years b.Obesity c.Use of estrogen-progesterone replacement therapy d. Nulliparity e. Menopause at age 45 years

B and D

Which of the following the are early manifestations of liver cancer? Select all that apply. a. Pain b. Continuous aching in the back c. Increased appetite d. Fever e. Jaundice f. Vomiting

a and b

A client seeks medical attention for a painless lump located in the upper right area of the right breast. Which additional finding indicates to the nurse that the client has advanced breast disease? Select all that apply. a. Tissue dimpling b. Nipple retraction c. Unequal breast size d. Occasional breast pain e. Breast tenderness with menstruation

a, b

A nurse is teaching a client about why ovarian cancer is largely considered to be a lethal cancer of the female reproductive system. What should the nurse include in the teaching? Select all that apply. a. Tumors are typically far advanced and inoperable by the time of diagnosis. b. Ovarian cancer's vague symptoms are often ignored. c. Tumors present with nonspecific symptoms. d. There is no effective screening test. e. Tumor-specific antigens are helpful in screening.

a, b, c,d

A client has cancer of the neck and is receiving external beam radiation therapy to the site. The client is experiencing trauma to the irradiated skin. The nurse does all of the following. (Select all that apply.) A. inspects for skin damage of the chest area b. assesses the client for any sun exposure c. uses cool water to wash the neck area d. applies an over-the-counter ointment to the skin e. avoids shaving the irradiated skin

b and e

The nurse recognizes which as the leading causes of death among older adults? Select all that apply. A. Cancer B. Heart disease C. Osteoporosis D. Pneumonia E. Sepsis

A and B

The nurse provides education for a client who is at an increased risk for breast cancer. Which topic(s) related to reducing the client's risk should the nurse include in the discussion? Select all that apply. A. annual mammogram B. preventive radiation C. chemoprevention with tamoxifen D. bilateral prophylactic mastectomy E. biannual magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)

A, C, D

A nurse is educating a client with a family history of colorectal cancer about sign(s) to immediately report to the health care provider. Which early sign(s) of colorectal cancer will the nurse inform the client to report? Select all that apply. A. Development of new hemorrhoids B. Abdominal bloating and flank pain C. Unexplained weight gain D. Change in bowel habits E. Occasional rectal bleeding

D and E

Which nursing interventions related to a client with breast cancer are appropriate for a nurse working in a community-based setting and a hospital-based nurse? Select all that apply. a. Patient education b. Promotion of a positive body image c. Intravenous (IV) therapy d. Incision care e. Prevention of social isolation

a b c d