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concept of nursing 1
lung Cancer
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Which early manifestation of lung cancer would the nurse expect to be reported when completing the patient history? | A constant cough |
| A patient presents with signs and symptoms indicative of lung cancer, and the healthcare provider has already identified a mass in the lungs on a chest x-ray. The provider still wants a more definitive diagnosis. | -- |
| For which diagnostic test should the nurse prepare the patient? | Biopsy |
| characteristics to the stage of non-small cell lung cancer. Stage I | 1 cm tumor only detected in the lung |
| characteristics to the stage of non-small cell lung cancer. Stage II | 2 cm tumor detected in the lung with some lymph node involvement |
| characteristics to the stage of non-small cell lung cancer. Stage III | Spread of tumor throughout the chest wall and lymph node |
| characteristics to the stage of non-small cell lung cancer. Stage IV | Metastasis to the bone |
| Patient with stage IB cancer and otherwise healthy. | Surgical resection |
| Patient with stage IA cancer and hemophilia. | Stereotactic radiotherapy |
| Patient suffering from significant pain associated with bone lesions. | Radiation Therapy |
| Patient with stage IV cancer who has had chemotherapy. | Immunotherapy |
| A patient is diagnosed with small cell lung cancer with a tumor spread to the chest wall, pericardium, and regional lymph nodes. The patient is distraught and asks the nurse, “Can you explain my treatment options?” | -- |
| The nurse should offer patient education on which cancer therapies? | -radiation -chemotherapy |
| A patient with lung cancer states to the nurse: “I have a friend with lung cancer who underwent chemotherapy and was cured. Why am I not receiving chemotherapy as well?” What is the best response by the nurse? | "There are different types of lung cancer. Each type responds best to a specific treatment." |
| A nurse is caring for a patient with lung cancer who has been coughing severely and having trouble breathing. Which nursing intervention is appropriate to ensure that the patient achieves effective breathing patterns? | Raise the head of the bed to high fowler's position |
| A patient with lung cancer is ordered oxygen therapy at home. The patient tells the nurse a son who is a smoker lives in the home. Which is the best response for the nurse to use when teaching the patient? | "Does he plan to smoke around you?" |
| A patient receives a preliminary diagnosis of lung cancer after a positive chest x-ray result. The patient is teary when talking with the nurse. Which statement by the nurse is appropriate? | "Are you dealing with any work or family situations right now during this waiting period?" |
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Lightnning54
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