Which action should the nurse take when caring for a patient who is receiving chemotherapy and complains of problems with concentration?
a. Teach the patient to rest the brain by avoiding new activities.
b. Teach that chemo-brain is a short-term effect of chemotherapy.
c. Report patient symptoms immediately to the health care provider.
d. Suggest use of a daily planner and encourage adequate rest and sleep.
Question 2When caring for a patient who is pancytopenic, which action by unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) indicates a need for the nurse to intervene?
a. The UAP assists the patient to use dental floss after eating.
b. The UAP adds baking soda to the patient's saline oral rinses.
c. The UAP puts fluoride toothpaste on the patient's toothbrush.
d. The UAP has the patient rinse after meals with a saline solution.
Question 3The nurse supervises the care of a patient with a temporary radioactive cervical implant. Which action by unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP), if observed by the nurse, would require an intervention?
a. The UAP flushes the toilet once after emptying the patient's bedpan.
b. The UAP stands by the patient's bed for 30 minutes talking with the patient.
c. The UAP places the patient's bedding in the laundry container in the hallway.
d. The UAP gives the patient an alcohol-containing mouthwash to use for oral care.
Question 4The 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. Complaints of nausea and anorexia
c. Oral temperature of 100.6 F (38.1 C)
d. Crackles heard at the lower scapular border
Question 5The nurse reviews the laboratory results of a patient who is receiving chemotherapy. Which laboratory result is most important to report to the health care provider?
a. Hematocrit of 30
b. Platelets of 95,000/L
c. Hemoglobin of 10 g/L
d. White blood cell (WBC) count of 2700/L
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