Exam 19: Cancer

The nurse suspects the older adult client will require further diagnostic testing for possible lung cancer when the client does which of the following? Select all that apply.

An older adult client diagnosed with colon cancer is being evaluated for surgical removal of the tumor.The nurse explains that the primary consideration is the:

An older adult client expresses concern about developing cancer in the future and asks the nurse advice about cancer prevention.The nurse shares that:

The daughter of an older adult woman who had a colostomy as a result of colon cancer tells the nurse, "Mom seems to be so withdrawn; she has stopped going out with her friends and I'm really concerned." The most relevant nursing diagnosis for the client's reaction is:

The family of an older adult client with breast cancer is reluctant to agree to the suggested treatment plan because they "have heard such horrible things about radiation therapy." The nurse responds:

When planning an educational program on cancer for a group of older adults, the nurse includes information regarding racial and ethnic patterns of cancer in the United States that includes:

While awaiting the results of testing to determine a diagnosis of cancer, an older adult client asks a nurse to explain what happens when cancer metastasizes.The nurse responds:

After a course of chemotherapy for cancer of the throat, an older adult client is admitted to the hospital with persistent nausea and vomiting.The nurse should initially assess the client for:

An older adult client is undergoing palliative surgery for colon cancer metastasis.The nurse explains to the family that this intervention is intended to:

The nurse observes a suspicious mole on the back of an older adult who is undergoing palliative radiotherapy for brain metastasis.The nurse suspects that the mole:

Which statement, if made by an older Caucasian adult man, indicates the need for further teaching about prostate cancer and its prevention?

An older adult client asks the nurse why so many of her friends are developing cancers.The nurse responds best when responseing

The nurse is preparing discharge education for an older client and his family.The client's hematocrit is currently 24% as a result of cancer treatment therapy.To best address the client's hematology status, the nurse includes instructions to do what? Select all that apply.

The nurse is using a tool to assess the quality of life of a 69-year-old hospice client.The nurse addresses the appropriate areas of concern when asking which of the following? Select all that apply.

An older adult client has rheumatoid arthritis, which limits her manual dexterity and ability to perform breast self-examinations.In order to best address the client's need for breast health promotion, the nurse teaches the client to:

The family of an older adult diagnosed with cancer asks the nurse to explain how gene therapy might benefit their father.The nurse responds:

When obtaining a health history, the nurse recognizes that an older adult client has a risk factor for colorectal cancer when he reports: