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TEST BANK CANCER : Medical-Surgical Nursing, 10th Edition
TEST BANK CANCER : Medical-Surgical Nursing, 10th Edition (COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS)
[Meer zien]TEST BANK CANCER : Medical-Surgical Nursing, 10th Edition (COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS)
[Meer zien]A patient who is scheduled for a breast biopsy asks the nurse the difference between 
a benign tumor and a malignant tumor. Which answer by the nurse is correct? 
a. “Benign tumors do not cause damage to other tissues.” 
b. “Benign tumors are likely to recur in the same location.” 
c. “Ma...
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In winkelwagenA patient who is scheduled for a breast biopsy asks the nurse the difference between 
a benign tumor and a malignant tumor. Which answer by the nurse is correct? 
a. “Benign tumors do not cause damage to other tissues.” 
b. “Benign tumors are likely to recur in the same location.” 
c. “Ma...
The nurse teaches a postmenopausal patient with stage III breast cancer about the 
expected outcomes of cancer treatment. Which patient statement indicates that 
the teaching has been effective? 
a. “After cancer has not recurred for 5 years, it is considered cured.” 
b. “The cancer will be ...
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In winkelwagenThe nurse teaches a postmenopausal patient with stage III breast cancer about the 
expected outcomes of cancer treatment. Which patient statement indicates that 
the teaching has been effective? 
a. “After cancer has not recurred for 5 years, it is considered cured.” 
b. “The cancer will be ...
A patient with Hodgkin’s lymphoma who is undergoing external radiation therapy 
tells the nurse, “I am so tired I can hardly get out of bed in the morning.” Which 
intervention should the nurse add to the plan of care? 
a. Minimize activity until the treatment is completed. 
b. Establish tim...
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In winkelwagenA patient with Hodgkin’s lymphoma who is undergoing external radiation therapy 
tells the nurse, “I am so tired I can hardly get out of bed in the morning.” Which 
intervention should the nurse add to the plan of care? 
a. Minimize activity until the treatment is completed. 
b. Establish tim...
The nurse administers an IV vesicant chemotherapeutic agent to a patient. Which 
action is 
most important for the nurse to take? 
a. Infuse the medication over a short period of time. 
b. Stop the infusion if swelling is observed at the site. 
c. Administer the chemotherapy through a small-bore ca...
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In winkelwagenThe nurse administers an IV vesicant chemotherapeutic agent to a patient. Which 
action is 
most important for the nurse to take? 
a. Infuse the medication over a short period of time. 
b. Stop the infusion if swelling is observed at the site. 
c. Administer the chemotherapy through a small-bore ca...
A patient receiving head and neck radiation for larynx cancer has ulcerations over 
the oral mucosa and tongue and thick, ropey saliva. Which instructions should the 
nurse give to this patient? 
a. Remove food debris from the teeth and oral mucosa with a stiff toothbrush. 
b. Use cotton-tipped ap...
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In winkelwagenA patient receiving head and neck radiation for larynx cancer has ulcerations over 
the oral mucosa and tongue and thick, ropey saliva. Which instructions should the 
nurse give to this patient? 
a. Remove food debris from the teeth and oral mucosa with a stiff toothbrush. 
b. Use cotton-tipped ap...
A patient with cancer has a nursing diagnosis of imbalanced nutrition: less than 
body requirements related to altered taste sensation. Which nursing action would 
address the cause of the patient problem? 
a. Add protein powder to foods such as casseroles. 
b. Tell the patient to eat foods that a...
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In winkelwagenA patient with cancer has a nursing diagnosis of imbalanced nutrition: less than 
body requirements related to altered taste sensation. Which nursing action would 
address the cause of the patient problem? 
a. Add protein powder to foods such as casseroles. 
b. Tell the patient to eat foods that a...
The nurse assesses a patient who is receiving interleukin-2. Which finding should 
the nurse report immediately to the health care provider? 
a. Generalized muscle aches 
b. Crackles heard at the lung bases 
c. Complaints of nausea and anorexia 
d. Oral temperature of 100.6° F (38.1° C) 
 
Capill...
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In winkelwagenThe nurse assesses a patient who is receiving interleukin-2. Which finding should 
the nurse report immediately to the health care provider? 
a. Generalized muscle aches 
b. Crackles heard at the lung bases 
c. Complaints of nausea and anorexia 
d. Oral temperature of 100.6° F (38.1° C) 
 
Capill...
The nurse obtains information about a hospitalized patient who is receiving 
chemotherapy for colorectal cancer. Which information about the patient alerts the 
nurse to discuss a possible change in cancer therapy with the health care provider? 
a. Frequent loose stools 
b. Nausea and vomiting 
c....
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In winkelwagenThe nurse obtains information about a hospitalized patient who is receiving 
chemotherapy for colorectal cancer. Which information about the patient alerts the 
nurse to discuss a possible change in cancer therapy with the health care provider? 
a. Frequent loose stools 
b. Nausea and vomiting 
c....
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In winkelwagenAn older adult patient who has colorectal cancer is receiving IV fluids at 175 mL/hr 
in conjunction with the prescribed chemotherapy. Which finding by the nurse is 
most important to report to the health care provider? 
a. Patient complains of severe fatigue. 
b. Patient voids every hour during t...
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In winkelwagenAn older adult patient who has colorectal cancer is receiving IV fluids at 175 mL/hr 
in conjunction with the prescribed chemotherapy. Which finding by the nurse is 
most important to report to the health care provider? 
a. Patient complains of severe fatigue. 
b. Patient voids every hour during t...
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