Eaq cancer Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

which action by the student nurse indicates effective learning about measures to be followed for a patient who is receiving radiation therapy for head and neck cancer? - educating patients to avoid using over-the-counter lotions on irradiated skin the nurse is interacting with the caregivers of different patients who are diagnosed with cancer. which patient information from the caregivers demonstrates a patient's previous success in coping with stress? - patient A: "my friend lost her job...

NURS 2207 Oncology Evolve EAQ (Graded) - Questions, Answers and Rationales Which response would the nurse offer when a client undergoing brachytherapy for breast cancer asks what precautions need to be observed? 1. "There are no restrictions during your brachytherapy." 2. "All body fluid during therapy is treated as radioactive." 3. "You should maintain contact isolation during treatment." 4. "Visitors should be limited, particularly pregnant women and children." Rationale: Visitors sh...

WGU D440 Health and Wellness EAQ Questions and Answers Already Passed Which statement best describes the role of nutrients? Nutrients have specific metabolic functions 3 multiple choice options The nurse is providing nutrition education to a patient with high blood pressure. Which nutrient will the nurse recommend to offset sodium intake? Potassium 3 multiple choice options Why is the intake of dietary foods that contain amino acids essential in a patient's diet? the amino acids a...

EAQ COMPLETE EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS LATEST 2024/2025 (ALL CORRECT 100%) The nurse is caring for a client with burns receiving opioid analgesics and who is sedated. Which medications should the nurse anticipate to be prescribed by the primary healthcare provider to overcome this side effect of the opioid analgesics? A: Pregabalin A: Gabapentin Lorazepam Morphine Midazolam - ANSWER Pregabalin and gabapentin are adjuvant analgesics used to overcome the side effects caused by opioid an...

EAQ for Exam Review 2. NSG 2400 Questions & Answers. 1 "It decreases inflammation." RAT: Prednisone is a synthetic glucocorticoid that exerts an active anti-inflammatory effect by stabilizing lysosomal membranes, thereby inhibiting proteolytic enzyme release. Prednisone does not affect the lymphocytes. Although prednisone increases the appetite and creates a sense of well-being, these are not the reasons it is administered. There is no indication the child is receiving radiation. The nur...

EAQ COMPLETE EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS LATEST 2024/2025 (CORRECT 100%) Monitor serum carbon dioxide levels routinely. - ANSWER Carbon dioxide levels must be maintained since carbon dioxide can cause vasodilation, increasing intracranial pressure, and decreasing blood flow. The fluid may be cerebrospinal fluid; clearing the ear may cause further damage. Because of manipulation during a craniotomy, anticonvulsants are given prophylactically to prevent seizures. Elevating the head of the bed...

EAQ COMPLETE EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS LATEST 2024/2025 (ALL CORRECT 100%) The nurse is caring for a client with burns receiving opioid analgesics and who is sedated. Which medications should the nurse anticipate to be prescribed by the primary healthcare provider to overcome this side effect of the opioid analgesics? A: Pregabalin A: Gabapentin Lorazepam Morphine Midazolam - ANSWER Pregabalin and gabapentin are adjuvant analgesics used to overcome the side effects caused by opioid an...

a nurse is preparing to teach a patient with cancer about pain management. which information would the nurse include in the teaching plan? - ️️-nonpharmacologic pain relief therapies -side effects and complications associated with medications -adjustments in drug dosages that may be required over time a nurse is teaching a group of patients who are at a high risk of developing cancer due to family history. which agents should the nurse describe as a cancer-promoting? - ️️-dietary fats...

EAQ chapter 13 A patient with possible malignant melanoma reports that a mole has recently changed color. Which additional mole change would the nurse monitor for? - correct answer Light bleeding Which skin structure is altered when a patient reports dryness of the scalp, forehead, face, and chin? - correct answer Sebaceous glands Which microorganism causes athlete's foot? - correct answer Tinea pedis Which statement made by the parent indicates effective learning about ways to preven...

The nurse is caring for a client with burns receiving opioid analgesics and who is sedated. Which medications should the nurse anticipate to be prescribed by the primary healthcare provider to overcome this side effect of the opioid analgesics? A: Pregabalin A: Gabapentin Lorazepam Morphine Midazolam - ANSWER Pregabalin and gabapentin are adjuvant analgesics used to overcome the side effects caused by opioid analgesics. Morphine is an opioid analgesic used in the treatment of pain tha...