The Patient with Cancer Chapter 7 Exam with Questions and Answers

The Patient with Cancer Chapter 7 Exam with Questions and Answers staging tumors- stage 1 ANSWER "Cancer is Small", only in one area. also called "Early Stage Cancer" staging tumors- stage II and III ANSWER "Cancer is Larger" has grown into nearby tissues and lymph nodes staging tumors- stage IV ANSWER "Cancer has spread" to other parts of your body. also called "Advanced or Metastatic Cancer" phase considered Latent period before rapid growth of tumor? ANSWER Promotion most common adverse effects of chemo therapy ANSWER - Bone marrow compression - Malnutrition - Neutropenia, Anemia, Thrombocytopenia) -Hairloss (Alopecia) -N/V -Mouth sores (Mucositis) while bathing a patient with cancer, a nurse assessed several bruises on upper arms and thighs. what is the possible cause of bruises and correct nursing actions for these findings? ANSWER the patient may have disseminated intravascular coagulation. the size, shape, color and tenderness must be recorded and reported