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Bladder Cancer Sher pathWhich of the nurse's patients is at greatest risk for developing bladder cancer? -
answerA 74-year-old man who worked in a tire factory for 50 years
Exposure to rubber and other chemicals increases the risk for bladder cancer. The age
and sex of the patient put him at increased risk as well.
Tumor cells that grow along the inner lining of the urothelium and penetrate the muscle
would be classified in which? - answerFlat, invasive
Tumor cells that grow along the urothelium and penetrate the muscle are classified as
flat, invasive.
The nurse understands that the majority of bladder cancers arise from which type of
tissue? - answerUrothelium
A patient with frequent suprapubic pain and urinary retention has a urinalysis that
reveals epithelial cells and hematuria. Which additional diagnostic study would the
nurse anticipate? - answerBladder ultrasound examination
To determine if tumor is present.
A patient presents with gross hematuria and is diagnosed with stage III bladder cancer.
Imaging indicates that the cancer has metastasized to the patient's uterus. Which
treatment would the nurse anticipate for this patient? - answerRadical cystectomy
Radical cystectomy is indicated for cancer that has metastasized to the uterus.
A patient diagnosed with bladder cancer with metastases to the prostate and liver is
receiving chemotherapy. The patient reports abdominal pain, severe nausea and
vomiting, and fatigue. After administration of medication for the patient's pain, which
nursing action is the priority? - answerAdminister and intravenous (IV) fluid bolus
After pain medication has been given to manage the patient's discomfort, IV fluids
should be administered to prevent dehydration.
A patient receives Bacille Calmette-Guérin (BCG) treatment for carcinoma in situ of the
bladder. When the treatment is unsuccessful, thiotepa is added to the regimen. Which
care interventions should the nurse expect as necessary to ensure patient safety during
treatment? (Select all that apply) - answerA, C, D
A. Complete blood count (CBC)
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