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Week 12 BSN246
Week 12 Bone Tumors
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| The patient is admitted to the hospital with a chondrosarcoma. In which part of the body would the nurse expect to find this bone tumor? | Cartilage in the arm, leg, or pelvis |
| A nurse is evaluating a list of patients and identifies which patient as having the highest risk for bone cancer? | A 10-year-old boy with a hard mass on his shoulder |
| A patient asks the nurse about the development of a benign bone tumor. Which information should the nurse provide? | Benign tumors will not spread to other body parts. |
| A nurse is caring for a patient who has a 20-pack-year (one pack a day for 20 years) history of smoking. Which diagnostic workup would the nurse anticipate this patient to undergo next? | Computed tomography (CT)-guided biopsy |
| The nurse is caring for a patient whose malignant tumor is not operable. Which procedures would the nurse expect the health care provider to recommend for this patient? | - Radiation - Chemotherapy - Pain management - Regular screenings |
| A health care provider has ordered a computed tomography (CT) scan of the leg of a patient with suspected osteochondroma. Which question should the nurse ask the patient first before the procedure? | “Do you have allergies to shrimp or other seafood?” |
| The nurse is caring for a patient who is being considered for a limb salvage of the right lower extremity. Which elements are priority for the nurse to assess before the procedure? | -Pulse - Movement- Circulation |
| A child is admitted to the hospital for surgical resection of an osteosarcoma and will require chemotherapy. The child is fearful of the hospital admission. Which action should the nurse take? | Encourage the family to stay with the child. |
| The nurse is coordinating the care of a patient with a metastatic tumor to the hip who is scheduled for chemotherapy infusion in the morning. Prioritize the steps in the care of this patient. | - Take patient’s blood pressure - Clean and access port - Begin chemotherapy infusion - Provide patient education |
| A child is admitted with a diagnosis of osteochondroma and is crying inconsolably because of pain. Which action should the nurse take first? | Assess the location and severity of pain |
Created by:
Brandi Sizemore
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