The nurse is caring for a patient diagnosed with a malignant neoplasm. What does the nurse recognize are characteristics of this neoplasm?
Select all that apply.
1. localized encapsulated growths
2. growths demonstrating contact inhibition
3. irregularly shaped growths
4. neoplasms that cause bleeding and inflammation
5. growths that remain stable in size
Question 2The family of a patient with terminal metastatic cancer asks the nurse for guidelines regarding when to call for help when the patient is discharged to home.
What guidelines should the nurse instruct this family that indicates the patient needs medical intervention?
Select all that apply.
1. oral temperature greater than 100 F
2. difficulty breathing
3. onset of bleeding
4. resting comfortably, and reading
5. extreme hunger
Question 3The nurse is concerned that a patient receiving chemotherapy for cancer is at increased risk for developing an infection. What should the nurse include in this patient's plan of care?
1. Teach the patient to avoid crowds.
2. Encourage socialization with small children.
3. Contact physician with a temperature elevation.
4. Limit intake of protein and vitamin C.
Question 4A patient diagnosed with cancer contacted an attorney about a will and a church to arrange funeral and cemetery arrangements. What do this patient's activities suggest to the nurse?
1. The patient is participating in anticipatory grieving.
2. The patient feels he is going to die within the month.
3. The patient's family will not be willing to make funeral arrangements.
4. The patient wants something to do while waiting for chemotherapy treatments.
Question 5A patient with cancer is experiencing lower extremity numbness and loss of motor function. What should be done to assist this patient?
function. What should be done to assist this patient?
1. Assess for spinal cord compression.
2. Provide intravenous fluids.
3. Administer oxygen.
4. Turn and reposition every two hours.
Question 6The nurse is providing instructions to a patient diagnosed with renal cancer regarding when to call for help after discharge. Which statement by the patient indicates that teaching has been successful?
1. I should call my physician if I experience new bleeding from any site.
2. I should call my physician if I have an oral temperature higher than 100.5 F.
3. I should call my physician if I have an episode of diarrhea.
4. I should call my physician if I experience an occasional headache.
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