Cancer Nclex Questions and Answers

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A nurse is caring for a client undergoing chemotherapy. What is the primary goal of chemotherapy?

• To alleviate pain

✔✔ B. To destroy cancer cells

• To prevent metastasis
• To decrease tumor size

What should the nurse monitor for in a client who is receiving chemotherapy?

• Decreased oxygen saturation

✔✔ B. Neutropenia

• High blood pressure
• Elevated glucose levels

A client with lung cancer is experiencing shortness of breath. What intervention should the nurse prioritize?✔✔ A. Administer oxygen as ordered 1 / 4

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• Increase fluid intake
• Encourage deep breathing exercises
• Assist the client into a prone position

A client receiving radiation therapy has developed erythema at the treatment site. What should the nurse recommend?

• Apply a heating pad to the area

✔✔ B. Keep the area clean and dry, and apply non-alcoholic lotion

• Massage the area with a gentle scrub
• Use tight bandages to protect the skin

What is the most common side effect of chemotherapy?

• Headache

✔✔ B. Nausea and vomiting

• Dizziness
• Hair growth

A nurse is caring for a client with breast cancer. What should the nurse teach the client about the side effects of chemotherapy? 2 / 4

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✔✔ A. Hair loss and nausea are common side effects

• Chemo will not affect fertility
• Chemotherapy does not affect immune function
• Weight gain is a common side effect

A client with lung cancer has a low white blood cell count. What is the priority nursing intervention?

• Encourage increased fluid intake

✔✔ B. Implement neutropenic precautions

• Administer pain medications
• Increase activity level

A client undergoing chemotherapy is at risk for mucositis. What is the nurse's priority intervention?✔✔ A. Encourage the client to use a soft toothbrush and rinse with saline

• Monitor for signs of infection
• Provide high-protein foods
• Administer corticosteroids as prescribed 3 / 4

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Which of the following is the most important intervention for a client with leukemia receiving chemotherapy who has developed thrombocytopenia?

• Monitor blood pressure

✔✔ B. Assess for signs of bleeding

• Offer high-fiber foods
• Encourage physical activity

What should the nurse include when teaching a client with breast cancer about the side effects of tamoxifen?✔✔ A. Risk of hot flashes and vaginal dryness

• Increased risk of diarrhea and weight loss
• Decreased appetite and dry mouth
• Skin rash and joint pain

A client receiving radiation therapy asks how to care for their skin. What should the nurse teach them?

• Use hot compresses to reduce pain

✔✔ B. Avoid tight clothing and apply moisturizing lotions

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