EOL

the student nurse is describing palliative care to a cl's family. which statement made by the student nurse indicates a need for correction by the RN? A. palliative care is the same as hospice B. palliative care focuses on the care of the cl C. palliative care includes symptom management in the cl D. palliative care is an interprofessional approach to the delivery of care

A

which action would the nurse take for a cl with invasive bladder carcinoma who is receiving radiation to the lower abdomen? A. observe the feces for the presence of blood B. monitor the BP for HTN C. administer enemas to remove sloughing tissue D. provide a high-bulk diet to prevent constipation

A

which statement indicates understanding after teaching a post-radiation therapy cl about proper skin care to the tx area? select all that apply. A. i will wear loose-fitting clothing over the area B. I will avoid using adhesive bandages C. I will avoid exposing the area to cold temperatures D. I will avoid rinsing the area with a saline solution E. I will use lotions to moisten the area when wearing makeup

A, B, C

a cl suffering from cancer is near EOL. which actions would be performed by the nurse to support the cl's family members? select all that apply A. helping the family set up hospice B. taking time to make sure that the family understands care options C. staying with the cl in the absence of family members D. giving the family information about the dying process E. making sure that the family knows what to do at the time of death

A, B, C, D, E

which problems would the nurse plan to address when dealing with ethical issues specifically related to EOL care? select all that apply A. cl may be unable to communicate effectively B. all interventions for helping the cls seem futile C. cls are often unfamiliar with the concept of autonomy D. multiple medications affect the cognitive ability of the cls E. predictions regarding health outcomes are not always accurate

A, B, E

Which action would the nurse correct after observing the student nurse caring for the skin of a cl who recently underwent radiation therapy? select all that apply A. using a washcloth for cleaning the radiated site B. Rinsing soap thoroughly from the skin of the cl C. drying the irradiated area with rubbing motions D. telling the cl to wear loose clothing over the skin at the radiation site E. Removing the ink marks that identify the location of the focused beam of radiation

A, C, E

A cl who had been receiving palliative care for cancer deteriorated and now needs EOL care. The nurse identifies that which type of care will now be removed from the tx plan? Select all that apply. A. Chemotherapy B. Repositioning C. Regular oral care D. Blood transfusion E. radiation therapy

A, D, E

which condition would the nurse document to describe a cl presenting with the loss of the ability to taste after cancer tx has affected the cl's ability to eat food? A. Mucositis B. Dysgeusia C. Dysphagia D. Xerostomia

B

a cl who is recieiing radiation therapy for bone cancer lives alone and works full time. Which cl action would the nurse encourage? A. Begin to perform regularly scheduled aerobic activity daily. B. Take a leave of absence from work when receiving therapy C. include rest periods during the day while receiving radiation D. continue the activities usually performed before becoming ill

C

the Primary HCP instructs the nurse to manage fluid replacement therapy in a cl with cancer. which type of care is the cl receiving? A. palliative care B. comfort care C. supportive care D. EOL

C

which activities would the nurse include when teaching adults about activities that increase the risk of developing bladder cancer? select all that apply A. jogging 3 miles a day B. drinking three cans of cola a day C. smoking two packs of cigarettes a day D. working with dyes used in rubber every day E. using a jackhammer and chainsaw every day

C, D

How can the nurse best manage a common SE of chemotherapy? A. restricting fluid intake B. Instituting contact precautions C. keeping the hair closely cropped D. Providing meticulous oral hygeine

D