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Oncology NCLEX Practice Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
A nurse is caring for a client receiving chemotherapy. Which finding requires immediate intervention?
- Hair loss
- Fatigue
- Decreased appetite
✔✔ B. Temperature of 100.5°F (38.1°C)
A client with breast cancer is receiving doxorubicin. Which assessment is most important?
- Urine output
- Bowel sounds
- Visual acuity
✔✔ C. Heart sounds
Which statement by a client undergoing radiation therapy indicates a need for further teaching?
- “I will wear loose cotton clothing over the treated area.” 1 / 3
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- “I will avoid direct sunlight on the area.”
- “I will not scratch or scrub the treated area.”
✔✔ C. “I will use scented lotion on the treated skin daily.”
The nurse is reviewing lab results of a client receiving chemotherapy. Which result is most concerning?
- Hemoglobin 11.2 g/dL
- Platelet count 180,000/mm³
- White blood cell count 6,000/mm³
✔✔ B. Neutrophil count 800/mm³
A client receiving chemotherapy reports nausea and loss of appetite. What is the best recommendation?
- Drink fluids only between meals
- Avoid cold foods
- Eat three large meals a day
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✔✔ B. Eat small, frequent meals high in calories and protein
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A client with leukemia is receiving chemotherapy. What instruction should the nurse give to reduce risk of infection?
- Eat fresh fruits and vegetables
- Use a soft toothbrush
- Get all routine vaccines immediately
✔✔ C. Avoid crowded places and people who are sick
The nurse is preparing to administer IV vesicant chemotherapy. What is the most important precaution?✔✔ A. Ensure proper IV access and monitor the site for extravasation
- Administer medication rapidly to reduce irritation
- Use a small peripheral vein
- Flush with normal saline after administration only
Which symptom in a client with prostate cancer and bone metastasis should be reported immediately?✔✔ A. Confusion and muscle weakness
- Decreased appetite
- Back pain
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