Oncology

Which primary cancer treatment goal is prolonged survival and containment of cancer cell growth?

Control

The client is receiving a vesicant antineoplastic for treatment of cancer. Which assessment finding would require the nurse to take immediate action?

Extravasation

For a client newly diagnosed with radiation-induced thrombocytopenia, the nurse should include which intervention in the care plan?

Inspect for petechiae (red or purple spot) once every shift

A decrease in circulating white blood cells is...

Leukopenia

A nurse assesses an oncology client with stomatitis during a chemotherapy session. Which nursing intervention would most likely decrease the pain associated with stomatitis?

Lidocaine as a mouth rinse

A nurse is caring for a client after a bone marrow transplant. What is the nurse's priority in caring for the client?

Monitor for sepsis

According to the tumor-node-metastasis (TNM) classification system, T0 means there is

No evidence of primary tumor

The nurse is invited to present a teaching program to parents of school-age children. Which topic would be of greatest value for decreasing cancer risks?

Sun safety & sunscreen use

Following surgery for adenocarcinoma, the client learns the tumor stage is T3,N1,M0. What treatment mode should the nurse anticipate?

Adjuvant therapy is likely

While administering cisplatin to a client, the nurse assesses swelling at the insertion site. What is the nurse's first action?

Discontinue IV medication

Which should a nurse thoroughly evaluate before a bone marrow transplant (BMT) procedure?

Blood Studies