NCLEX Lung Cancer Questions and

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NCLEX Lung Cancer Questions and Answers Version

A nurse is providing care for a client with a diagnosis of lung cancer. Which of the following is the most common symptom of lung cancer?✔✔ A. Persistent cough

• Chest pain
• Dyspnea
• Hemoptysis

The nurse is teaching a client who is undergoing chemotherapy for lung cancer. Which of the following should the nurse include in the teaching?

• "You may experience hair loss, but it will grow back once treatment is complete."

✔✔ B. "You may experience fatigue, which can be managed by rest and proper nutrition."

• "Your appetite will likely increase while undergoing chemotherapy."
• "Chemotherapy will eliminate all cancer cells immediately."

A client with lung cancer is undergoing radiation therapy. Which of the following is the nurse’s priority intervention? 1 / 2

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✔✔ A. Monitor the client for skin changes in the irradiated area

• Encourage the client to drink large amounts of fluids
• Administer prescribed pain medications for the client’s discomfort
• Promote high-protein meals to maintain nutritional status

A nurse is caring for a client with small cell lung cancer (SCLC). Which of the following is the most likely characteristic of small cell lung cancer?

• It grows slowly and is rarely metastasized
• It is more common in non-smokers

✔✔ C. It is highly aggressive and metastasizes quickly

• It is less responsive to chemotherapy

The nurse is educating a client about the treatment options for non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Which of the following is a common treatment modality for NSCLC?✔✔ A. Surgical resection

• Chemotherapy only
• Radiation therapy alone
• Immunotherapy only
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