NUR 3535 EXAM ( UF ) QNS & ANS 2026/2027 (5pages)

1. What challenges of barriers would you anticipate a nurse having to face when implementing your planned nursing intervention? Some possible challenges or barriers that a nurse might encounter when implementing a planned nursing intervention are: - Lack of resources or equipment to carry out the intervention effectively or safely - Resistance or reluctance from the patient, family, or other health care providers to accept or follow the intervention - Ethical or legal issues that might arise from the intervention or its outcomes - Cultural or linguistic differences that might affect the communication or understanding of the intervention - Unforeseen complications or adverse effects that might occur during or after the intervention 2. What nursing interventions would you provide to target these outcomes? Describe your rationale for each nursing intervention Some possible nursing interventions to target these outcomes are: - Monitor the patient's vital signs, fluid balance, and electrolyte levels regularly to detect any signs of dehydration, infection, or imbalance that may affect the patient's recovery. - Provide oral hygiene and mouth care frequently to prevent dryness, cracking, and bleeding of the lips and oral mucosa, which may increase the risk of infection and discomfort. - Educate the patient and family about the causes, symptoms, and treatment of oral cancer, and the importance of adhering to the prescribed medication regimen, nutrition plan, and follow-up appointments. - Encourage the patient to express their feelings and concerns about their condition, and provide emotional support and counseling as needed to help them cope with the physical and psychological effects of oral cancer.