Exam 2: Cellular Regulation

A client with anemia is prescribed synthetic erythropoietin.When teaching the client about the therapeutic effect of this treatment,which is appropriate for the nurse to include?

The home healthcare nurse is preparing a care plan for a client with severe anemia.The client currently lives alone and states,"I can't even walk to the kitchen without getting winded." What would be the priority nursing diagnosis for this client?

The nurse is reviewing the plan of care for a client being treated with brachytherapy for breast cancer.Which assessment finding indicates that the client's skin integrity has been maintained?

The nurse is caring for a client who was admitted to a medical-surgical unit in a sickle cell crisis.Which medication should the nurse expect to administer to this client?

The nurse is caring for a thin,older adult client who is diagnosed with cancer and is receiving aggressive chemotherapy.The client is experiencing severe side effects from the therapy and has lost 10 pounds in the past week.What should the nurse teach the client to do? Select all that apply.

A pediatric nurse is caring for a child with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL).When providing education to the child's parents regarding this disease,which topics should the nurse include? Select all that apply.

A client in sickle cell crisis reports taking a recent skiing trip that caused a respiratory infection from the cold weather.The client reports a pain level of 8 on a pain scale from 0 to 10.Which nursing diagnosis is a priority for this client?

A nurse educator is explaining the term hyperplasia to a group of nursing students.Which statement,made by a nursing student,indicates an understanding of why hyperplasia occurs with myocardial infarction?

The nurse is assigned to care for a child with sickle cell disease who is being admitted with splenic sequestration crisis.Which room would be the most appropriate for this child?

A client is scheduled to have a suspected cancerous lesion removed from the arm.When planning care for this client,which outcome would be a priority?

The nurse is caring for an adolescent Asian client with a strong family history of breast cancer.What should the nurse instruct the client regarding cancer prevention? Select all that apply.

A pediatric nurse is educating the client with sickle cell disease and the client's family regarding the genetic implications of the disease.Which information is inappropriate for the nurse to share with the client's family?

The nurse has completed a seminar teaching a group in the community about ways to reduce cancer risks.The nurse returns a month later to evaluate the effectiveness of the seminar.Which statements made by members of the group indicate retention and application of the material presented by the nurse to reduce the risk of developing cancer? Select all that apply.

The nurse is instructing a group of women between the ages of 40 and 50 about early detection of breast cancer.What should the nurse include in this teaching?

The nurse educator is teaching a group of student nurses regarding human growth and development.Which statement by the student nurse indicates the teaching has been effective?

The nurse is preparing care for a client recovering from surgery for colorectal cancer.Which interventions should the nurse use when creating a pain management plan for this client? Select all that apply.

The student nurse is questioning the instructor about the different types of chemotherapeutic agents used to treat cancer.Which statement by the instructor best explains why lung cancers are less sensitive to antineoplastic agents than other types of cancers?

The nurse is preparing to perform a health assessment on an adult client who has a family history of cancer.Which questions should the nurse ask the client to assess for the early warning signs of cancer? Select all that apply.

The nurse is assessing a client for symptoms of prostate cancer.Which symptoms would indicate the client is experiencing an enlarged prostate? Select all that apply.

The nurse is teaching a client scheduled for a colonoscopy on pre- and post-procedure care.Which statement by the client indicates the need for further teaching?