Exam 2: Cellular Regulation

The nurse is teaching a class to prospective parents about the role that deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA)plays in the development of the human fetus. Which statement made by the parents indicates understanding of the teaching?

The nurse is reviewing data collected during a health history and physical assessment and determines that a client is at risk for developing breast cancer. Which data supports this client's risk for developing breast cancer? Select all that apply.

A nurse is caring for a client who has had a double-barrel colostomy. Which is true regarding the proximal stoma? Select all that apply.

The nurse is talking to a group of young adults about decreasing the risk for skin cancer. A young woman asks the nurse about the safety of ultraviolet light tanning salons. Which response by the nurse is most appropriate?

What approach is appropriate for interpreting the prostate-specific antigen (PSA)level as a diagnostic factor for prostate cancer?

The nurse is caring for an older adolescent client diagnosed with malignant melanoma. Which nursing diagnoses would be appropriate when planning this client's care? Select all that apply.

The nurse is caring for a client who has recently been diagnosed with skin cancer. The client is tearful and states, "How did I get skin cancer? I don't believe in tanning!" Which response by the nurse is indicated at this time?

A client prescribed tamoxifen (Nolvadex)for breast cancer treatment asks the nurse how the medication works. What is the best response by the nurse?

The nurse is caring for a client with leukemia. Which treatment should the nurse expect to be prescribed for this client?

A client presents to the primary care clinic for an annual physical. The nurse caring for the client notes that the client's healthcare provider uses the ABCD mnemonic to assess suspicious skin lesions. What does the "D" in ABCD represent?

A nurse educator is teaching a group of parents how to prevent a sickle cell crisis in the child with sickle cell disease. What precipitating factors that could contribute to a sickle cell crisis should the nurse teach the parents? Select all that apply.

The nurse is assessing a 78-year-old client who was recently diagnosed with skin cancer. The physician has mentioned including topical treatments in the patient's treatment plan. What other assessments may the nurse need to conduct to help guide the physician when deciding whether to use topical treatments for this client?

A nurse working in an outpatient dermatology clinic is caring for a client who has been diagnosed with a lentigo maligna. Which statement is inappropriate for the nurse to include in the client's teaching plan?

The nurse is assessing several children with polyps in the colon and rectum. Which child is at highest risk of developing colorectal cancer in adulthood?

A dark-skinned client tells the nurse of plans to bask in the sun on an upcoming vacation. The nurse questions the client about sunscreen use. Which response indicates the client needs further education?

The nurse is caring for a client who is diagnosed with cancer. Which diagnostic tests may be helpful to assist with treatment options? Select all that apply.

A client recovering from surgery to place a permanent colostomy as treatment for colon cancer is concerned that her spouse will no longer find her sexually attractive. Which response by the nurse is the most appropriate?

The nurse is providing care to a 3-year-old client who is receiving treatment for sickle cell disease. The client is at risk for infection. Which medication does the nurse expect to administer to this client?

A client has colorectal cancer at stage I, T2. What has the tumor invaded?

The nurse is caring for a client with colorectal cancer who is postoperative from a transverse colostomy placement. What area of the bowel is involved?