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LITTYMEMPHIS LITTYMEMPHIS
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A patient with Hodgkin's lymphoma who is undergoing external radiation therapy tells the nurse, I am so tired I can hardly get out of bed in the morning. Which intervention should the nurse add to the plan of care?
 
  a. Minimize activity until the treatment is completed.
  b. Establish time to take a short walk almost every day.
  c. Consult with a psychiatrist for treatment of depression.
  d. Arrange for delivery of a hospital bed to the patient's home.

Question 2

A patient with a large stomach tumor that is attached to the liver is scheduled to have a debulking procedure. Which information should the nurse teach the patient about the outcome of this procedure?
 
  a. Pain will be relieved by cutting sensory nerves in the stomach.
  b. Relief of pressure in the stomach will promote better nutrition.
  c. Tumor growth will be controlled by the removal of malignant tissue.
  d. Tumor size will decrease and this will improve the effects of other therapy.

Question 3

The nurse is caring for a patient with colon cancer who is scheduled for external radiation therapy to the abdomen. Which information obtained by the nurse would indicate a need for patient teaching?
 
  a. The patient swims a mile 3 days a week.
  b. The patient snacks frequently during the day.
  c. The patient showers everyday with a mild soap.
  d. The patient has a history of dental caries with amalgam fillings.

Question 4

The nurse should include which food choice when providing dietary teaching for a patient scheduled to receive external beam radiation for abdominal cancer?
 
  a. Fresh fruit salad
  b. Roasted chicken
  c. Whole wheat toast
  d. Cream of potato soup
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