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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 .