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cancer

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show my cancer is probably caused by a disorder of my immune system  
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the nurse recognizes that one primary difference between normal and cancer cells is related to regulated cell death that normal cells undergo as part of the regular cell cycle. what is the term for this change in cellular function?   show
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A patient being treated for cancer has a tumor designation of Stage IV, T4, N3, M1. What does this staging indicate to the nurse?   show
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show am relieved that the cancer is still local.”  
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The nurse provides care to a patient who is newly diagnosed with bladder cancer. Which assessment data collected by the nurse support this diagnosis?   show
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show Your type of cancer may spread to the bones.”  
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show Paresthesia of the fingertips  
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The nurse is caring for a patient who has developed a pericardial effusion secondary to lymphoma and recognizes that this patient requires which emergency medical treatment?   show
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show Cardiac dysrhythmias  
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show Fluid Volume Excess  
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The nurse monitors for which clinical manifestation in the patient diagnosed with superior vena cava syndrome?   show
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show Restricting visitors with communicable illnesses  
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show I apply sunscreen when I am going to be outside.”  
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show Chemoprevention  
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show will increase my intake of red meat.”  
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show Have an annual clinical breast examination.  
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show 45-year-old Caucasian female  
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show 30% to 50%  
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show Shrink the tumor  
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show I will have to have general anesthesia for the procedure.”  
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During an assessment, the nurse notes that a patient receiving radiation treatments for breast cancer has excoriated skin. These findings best substantiate which nursing diagnosis?   show
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show Provide frequent mouth care  
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show 2. Colorectal 3. Lung 4. Melanoma of skin  
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show 1. “Malignant tumors can grow back.” 2. “Benign tumors stay in one area.” 3. “Benign tumors grow slowly.”  
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show 2. “I have been coughing like this for months.” 3. “I have a sore on my back that just won’t heal.” 5. I have developed heartburn within the last couple of months.”  
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show 1. “Have you noticed a change in your appetite?” 2. “Have you noticed any cuts that have not healed?” 3. “Have you had any changes in bowel or bladder habits?” 4. “Have you experienced any problems swallowing?” 5. “Do you have a cough that is not asso  
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show 2. Alcohol in excess of two to three drinks per day 3. History of polyps 5. Obesity  
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The nurse working on the oncology unit correlates cigarette smoking with an increased incidence of which types of cancer? Select all that apply   show
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show 1. cervical cancer 2. nasal cancer 3. oral cancer  
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show 2. “I should limit my alcohol intake to one drink per day because I am a woman.” 3. “I need to keep my children away from smokers.” 4. “Sunscreen should be applied before spending time outdoors.”  
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