Exam 17: Cancer

An older adult patient has rheumatoid arthritis,which limits her manual dexterity and ability to perform breast self-examinations.To address the patient's need for breast health promotion,the nurse teaches the patient to:

Which statement,if made by an older Caucasian adult man,indicates the need for further teaching about prostate cancer and its prevention?

The nurse is admitting a patient to the hospital who has cancer and a neutrophil count of 430/mm³.What action by the nurse is best?

An older adult patient is undergoing palliative surgery for colon cancer metastasis.The nurse explains to the family that this intervention is intended to:

The family of an older adult diagnosed with cancer asks the nurse to explain how gene therapy might be beneficial.The nurse responds:

The nurse is preparing discharge education for an older patient and his family.The patient's hemoglobin is currently 8.2 mg/dL as a result of cancer treatment therapy.To best address the patient's hematology status,the nurse includes instructions to do what? (Select all that apply. )

An older adult patient asks the nurse why so many of her friends are developing cancers.The nurse responds best when answering:

An older adult patient with breast cancer is reluctant to agree to the suggested treatment plan because "I have heard such horrible things about radiation therapy." The nurse responds:

An older patient getting cisplatin (Platinol)asks the nurse how it works.What is the best response?

The family of an older patient recently diagnosed with cancer reports that the patient seems to be in denial,refusing to choose treatments and planning an extended vacation.What response by the nurse is best?

The daughter of an older adult woman who had a colostomy as a result of colon cancer tells the nurse,"Mom seems to be so withdrawn;she has stopped going out with her friends and I'm really concerned." The most relevant nursing diagnosis for the patient's reaction is:

The nurse observes a suspicious mole on the back of an older adult who is undergoing palliative radiotherapy for brain metastasis.The nurse suspects that the mole:

When planning an educational program on cancer for a group of older adults,the nurse incorporates information regarding racial and ethnic patterns of cancer in the United States that includes evidence that:

An older adult patient diagnosed with colon cancer is being evaluated for surgical removal of the tumor.The nurse explains that the primary consideration is the:

A patient has severe watery diarrhea from chemotherapy and is embarrassed having to be cleaned up frequently.The nurse notes several open areas on the patient's rectal area that cause pain.What nursing diagnosis takes priority?

While awaiting the results of testing to determine a diagnosis of cancer,an older adult patient asks a nurse to explain what happens when cancer metastasizes.The nurse responds:

An older adult patient expresses concern about developing cancer in the future and asks the nurse advice about cancer prevention.The nurse shares that:

After a course of chemotherapy for cancer of the throat,an older adult patient is admitted to the hospital with persistent nausea and vomiting.The nurse should initially assess the patient for:

A patient is admitted to the hospital for chemotherapy and has severe mucositis.What action by the nurse is best?

The nurse suspects the older adult patient will require diagnostic testing for possible lung cancer when the patient does which of the following? (Select all that apply. )