NMNC 4410 Cellular Regulation Quiz
A client receiving chemotherapy for cancer develops sores in the mouth and asks the nurse why this happened. What is the nurse's best response?
"The frequently dividing cells of the gastrointestinal tract are damaged by the drug."
A client is scheduled to begin chemotherapy 2 weeks after surgery for colon cancer. What explanation does the nurse give to explain the delay following surgery?
Chemotherapy interferes with cell growth and delays wound healing.
A client had a colon resection and formation of a colostomy two days ago. Which color indicates to the nurse the stoma is viable?
Brick red
A nurse is caring for a child with acute lymphoid leukemia who is undergoing chemotherapy. The parents ask why the child needs prednisone. How will the nurse respond?
It decreases inflammation.
A client with colon cancer is receiving hospice care at home. What is the focus of hospice care?
To ease the pain from illness
